Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1881 (Jan 1): Locally surcharged "½" on 1 d. dull red, Setting 8, surcharge Type 7, an unused block of fifteen from the right of sheet with top and side margin at right (positions 6-10 / 16-20 / 26-30), somewhat trimmed at left and at base, but showing five complete vertical rows of the Type 7 surcharge, some creasing that does not detract from the appearance, largely fresh and fine, with large part og. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 1'275+.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 20 July 2000, lot 880.