1884, 5sh Carmine Rose (108,
SG 180). Virtually complete plate reconstruction of the 112 positions,
lacking only fourteen to be complete, range of shades and cancels, general
plating qualityFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE AND ALMOST COMPLETE PLATING OF THE 5-SHILLING CARMINE ROSE 1884 ISSUE.
SG £17,640 with no premium for shades. (Image)
1884, 10sh Ultramarine (109,
SG 183). Partial plate reconstruction consisting of 45 positions, range
of cancels, usual plating quality with some faultsFINE-VERY FINE APPEARANCE. A RARE PARTIAL PLATE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE 1884 10-SHILLING ULTRAMARINE ISSUE.
Due to the high catalogue value of the stamps this plate reconstruction is not usually attempted. The group offered here presents the buyer with an excellent start.
SG £20,250 (Image)