Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

Prepared for use but Unissued 1861/70: Prepared for use but Unissued (1 d.) blue, perf. 11-12½, an unused example of outstandingly fresh appearance, well centred with unobtrusive horizontal crease, slight grease mark on reverse, unused without gum. A rare stamp. Cert. BPA (1968) Gi = £ 2'000.rnProvenance: Collection Basil B. Benwell, Harmers, London, 25 April 1985, lot 2213.