Sale 1239 — 2021 Rarities of the World

Sale Date — Thursday, 24 June, 2021

Category — International Stamps

Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
679
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Sale 1239, Lot 679, International StampsGREAT BRITAIN, 1882, £5 Orange (93; SG 137). Plate 1, lettered B-E, Mint N.H., exceptionally vibrant shade on bright paper, minor gum wrinkle which is endemic to this issue and far less severe than typically seen

VERY FINE. A SUPERB NEVER-HINGED EXAMPLE OF THE 1882 5-POUND ORANGE. A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE OF THIS SOUGHT-AFTER STAMP.

While hinged copies are scarce though often "available", certified Mint Never-Hinged examples are seldom encountered. This is the first Mint N.H. example we have offered in eighteen years.

With 2021 B.P.A. certificate. Catalogued as hinged. Scott $14,000.00. SG £12,500

E. 5,000-7,500
8,000