Sale 1075 — 2014 Rarities of the World
Sale Date — Thursday, 26 June, 2014
Category — Worldwide Stamps: Argentina thru Br. Solomon Islands
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1270°
BRITISH SOLOMON ISLANDS, 1939, 2-1/2p Olive Green & Rose Violet, Vertical Pair, Imperforate Horizontally (71a; SG 64a). Mint N.H., light pencil notation on gum as always, choice centering, vibrant colorsEXTREMELY FINE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THE SOLOMON ISLANDS 1939 KING GEORGE VI VERTICAL PAIR IMPERFORATE HORIZONTALLY. ONE OF THE RAREST KING GEORGE VI ERRORS IN ALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.
SG £25,000. Scott Retail for hinged
24,000
18,500