Lot 92
New Britain, 1914-15, 3d on 25pf black and red on yellow, variety "G.R.I." only, "3d" albino (SG 22 var./ Gibbs 22c), Setting XI, position 1, the 3d applied to small piece of selvedge which was adhering to the stamp (now detached and hinged back), brilliant and perfectly centered, o.g. Extremely Fine and truly exceptional variety, Illustrated in Gibbs, page 80. Michel 7 var.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONLY TWO EXAMPLES OF THIS EYE-CATCHING VARIETY HAVE BEEN RECORDED.
Expertization: Signed D. Field.
Provenance: The Marquess of Bute and Robert M. Gibbs
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