1851 6p Yellow Green on Blue Wove Paper, Imperforate An unusually choice mint example of this elusive classic stamp, displaying large margins, bright fresh colour and large part original gum; all attributes that are hard to find on this particular stamp, only a handful can exist as such, XF OG

Expertization: 2005 BPA certificate

Provenance: Dale-Lichtenstein, H.R. Harmer, Inc., Sale 5, May 1969; Lot 949
Dr. G.M. Gelbert, "Pence" Collections, March 4, 1968; Lot 173
"Malibu" Collection, Bennett Auctions, May 30, 2006; Lot 210

A VERY FINE MINT ORIGINAL GUM EXAMPLE OF THE SIX PENCE YELLOW GREEN HERALDIC - ONE OF THE NICEST EXAMPLES WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO OFFER.
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Cat. Value 15000 $

1851 6p Yellow Green on Blue Wove Paper, Imperforate An impressive mint example of this challenging classic stamp retaining a large portion of its original gum (accompanying certificate states "traces of original gum", a harsh observation in our view); surrounded by adequate to large margins, displaying bright fresh colour and in flawless condition, rare thus, F-VF

Expertization: 2004 BPA certificate

Provenance: "Vaduz" Collection, November 1979; Lot 511
Koh Seow Chuan, April 1999; Lot 155 (Image)

Cat. Value 10500 $

1851-1857 1sh Heraldic Plate proof pair printed in black directly on thin card, large even margins around, VF and choice
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Cat. Value 1700 $

1890 1p, 3p, 6p & 1sh Heraldic The set of four official reprints in blocks of four on distinctive thin hard wove paper, ungummed as issued; a beautiful and striking set that is seldom seen in blocks, VF (Image)

Cat. Value 2000 $

1860 12½c Queen Victoria Engraved Die Proof printed in black, colour of issue on card mounted india paper measuring 32 x 38mm, VF and scarce (Image)

Estimate 350 $