Great Britain, 1854. 6d Purple (SG 60wi / SC 7 variety). A handsome used example bearing a light bar cancellation, with rich, deeply saturated color, characteristic of the embossed issue produced at Somerset House by the Inland Revenue, from a die originally engraved by William Wyon. Features the scarce inverted "V.R." watermark as listed in Stanley Gibbons. A small thin on reverse at top is noted and reflected in the estimate. F-VF. SG £1,000 / SC $1,000. Estimate: $300–$400. (Image)
Opening US$ 550.00
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Closed..Jun-20-2026, 14:33:26 EST
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Sale No: 2602
Lot No: 1004
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Cat No: 195wi
Great Britain, 1883. 9d Dull Green (SG 195wi / SC 106 variety). Lettered A-A. A rare and desirable surface-printed example exhibiting the scarce sideways-inverted Imperial Crown watermark variety on this Queen Victoria issue. Near-perfect centering with fresh color and sharp detail throughout. Original gum, toned, with hinge remnant. F-VF. SG £2,000 / SC $1,250 (standard). Estimate: $600–$700. (Image)
Opening US$ 500.00
Sold...US$ 550.00
Closed..Jun-20-2026, 14:35:39 EST
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Sale No: 2602
Lot No: 1010
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Cat No: 251
Great Britain, 1902. 9d Slate-Purple and Ultramarine (SG 251 / SC 136). An impressively rich and well-centered King Edward VII issue with superb, undisturbed original gum, vivid bi-color combination with strong depth. Perf 14, a choice example of this issue. VF. SG £275 / S C $100. Estimate: $100–$130. (Image)
