Stamps & Covers Public Auction 362

1880-81 QV 1½d Venetian red, no cnr letters, wmk Imperial Crown, LINE PERF 14, being a specially perf example from the imperf imprimatur sheet, which was affixed inside the De la Rue presentation book 'Before & after the Stamp Committee' prepared in 1885. VF fresh UN. SG 167(var). SG Spec (see page 257) cat £3750. Important rarity for specialist as only several recorded. With photocopy of the DLR book page & certificate can be obtained on request. (P)