1922 5sh Carmine Rose Seahorse Overprinted Irish Free State, a mint sheet of 40 (4x10), with selvedge all around and center cross at four sides. Owner describes a "re-entry to 5" at position 6/3, an "S over é" at position 9/2 and "fat upgraded accent" at position 10/4 (these unlisted in Scott). This sheet does not have the plate flaws mentioned in Scott footnote thus is probably an early printing or a different plate. There is quite a bit of perf separation, mostly reinforced by hinges, leaving a remaining 20 stamps never hinged. Rare, with probably very few remaining. Rsv. $1,500. (Image)
Scott $ 6,300
Opening C$ 1,500.00
Sold...C$ 1,450.00
Closed..Sep-22-2020, 13:00:52 EST
Sold For 1450
Sale No: 34
Lot No:439
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Cat No:791-793
1990-95 £1 to £5 High Values, all in mint never hinged blocks of 16, each with sheet margin, the £5 has a plate inscription from lower right corner of sheet, very fine. (Image)