Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 2

Lithographed 1854 (Aug 1): Swan 4 d. pale blue, wmk. Swan sideways, imperforate, an unused example with good to large margins all round, showing the Tau marking underneath the centre of the lower frame: the inverted 'T' used as a guide for positioning of the frame around the Swan vignette when H. Samson was building up the intermediate Stone, fresh colour, without gum. Scarce Gi = £ 375+.rnNote: The 'Tau' marking can be found under positions 81, 91, 96, 121, 126, 131 and 136.