CORINPHILA AUCTIONS 297 - 308 Day 1

1883 (May): 1 d. blue, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused block of four, marginal from right of sheet, of fine fresh colour and delightul appearance, the gum slightly disturbed at top but an outstanding multiple, large part og. Note the smaller value tablet 'ONE PENNY' slightly off-centre to the stamp. There are believed to be but three blocks known - one ex Castillejo, Soler y Llach, Feb 2008, lot 542, the other resides in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A rarity Gi = £ 3'600+.rnProvenance: Collection George H. Boucher.