Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1879 (June) Provisional ½ d. mauve, wmk. Crown CC, an unused complete sheet of 110 subjects (10 x 11), with full margins all round, fresh colour and extremely fine for such a multiple, one or two spots not affecting the dramatic appearance on large part og. with most unmounted og. A most attractive sheet Gi = £ 2'200+.rnProvenance: Collection Sir John Marriott RDP, Spink, London, 19 Sept 2001, lot 494.