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

1864, 1 d. rose-red, plate 92, lettered AB, variety Imperforate, used on miniture envelope, from Preston sent locally, dated 25 November 1868, tied by duplex cancel in black, four margins, some soiling, comes matched with the Imprimatur from the same plate/position which has three margins, with top marginal with part inscription, folded top margin as is the norm and ink mark to reverse showing through, however very attractive and rare matched with an imperf. from the same plate used on cover. Cert. BPA (1961) for Imperf. and RPSL (1971) for Imp. SG44 Spec. G1h = £3'625 as Imperforate stamp and Imprimatur. rnReference: "Stamp Perforation: The Somerset House Years 1848 to 1880", by R. Simpson & P. Sargent, illustrated on Plate 7.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe, 27 September 1967, lot 1135; Ex. Silkin Collection, Harmer, London, 14-16 June 1971, lot 162; Ex. Dr Douglas Latto (1992).rn                   rn