Corinphila Auction 284-290 Day 1

1863 (May): 6 d. lilac, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused block of four, marginal from base of sheet, fresh delicate colour and very fine, large part og. with the lower pair unmounted og. A rare and beautiful block. Cert. RPSL (2003) Gi = £ 2'600+.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 23-24 July 1963, lot 428; Collection 'Staircase', Spink, London, 8 April 1999, lot 213.