Sale - 12 Spring 2022 Sale

1861 4d vermilion, ERROR OF COLOR (Sc. 9f)
1861 4d vermilion, ERROR OF COLOR, margins two sides to in at right, bold cancel, small faults or repairs although the value tablet shows clearly. B.P.A. Cert. 22,467, not present., ex Dillaway.
SG 14e; £40,000 ($54,600).

Whilst the red error was printed in larger numbers than the blue error, the public's perception of it was as a 1d stamp, was commonly used on newspapers, which have survived in fewer numbers and in less fine condition.