Auction 309-320 - Great Britain 1840–1841 Europe & Overseas - Day 5

1d. black, plate 2, block of eight, lettered EE-FH, clear to large margins all around, multiple strikes of red Maltese Cross, EE-EF and EG-FG with crease, the former partially rebacked, EH with small tear at top, EE with stain at top, other small faults, nevertheless a rare multiple with great visual appeal. Cert RPSL (1984) and BPA (2001), Gi. AS14.rnrnProvenance:rnCollection "Magnificent", Harmers of London, 24-5 April, 1950, lot 27rnCollection H.O. Fraser, Spink London, 7 November 2001, lot 131