Ireland. 1934 coil perf. 15 imperf..2d. grey-green vertical pair, mint with the lower stamp remaining unmounted mint; the top stamp with a light crease and possible faint remains of mounting, light overall gum toning. Both stamps bear collector's handstamp "s.p.", the lower stamp with pencilled initial. A striking multiple of this coveted Irish rarity. B.P.A. (1964) and MacDonell Whyte (1985) Certificates. S.G. 74b, £26,000Note: This particular pair is listed and illustrated by Joseph E. Foley in 'The Rare Coil' as example 6/7, one of two known vertical mint pairs. (Image1)

Est. £3,000-4,000