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

1850, 1 d. red, plate 92, lettered HC, die I, alphabet I, wmk. small crown, Archer Perforation 16, unused, with original gum, vibrant colour, strong impression, excellent perfs. which were perforated with the Williamson Comb I, hinge remains to back, very rare plate in unused condition. Cert. RPSL (2023). Plate SG unpriced in this condition = £3'000 for standard plate, this plate being almost three times rarer. rnProvenance: Ex. Silkin Collection, Harmers, London, 14-16 June 1971, lot 112.