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Lot 3303 (x) India
India. The 1854-55 Lithographed Issues. Four Annas. Second Printing - Head Die I, Frame Die II. . Second Printing – Head Die II, Frame Die I. The celebrated sheet of twelve with complete sheet margins except around the right vertical row, comprising [1-2/5-6] attached to the sheet margins, a vertical strip of three [4/8/12] with complete marginal inscriptions dated Dec. 1854, and five singles showing varying degrees of the wavy blue lines and rosettes. The component parts have been rejoined with hinges leaving varying degrees of staining in places, the horizontal pre-printing fold appears as usual. Without any doubt the most important item of Indian philately in private hands and a formidable exhibition item in a remarkable state of preservation. B.P.A. Certificate (1992). S.G. 19, £360,000+. Photo (Estimate £150000 - £200000)
(app. 241739 EUR, app. 285643 USD)
Import 5%