Lot 326 Great Britain #29 1859 2d deep blue Queen Victoria, Perforated 14, Watermark Large Crown, a mint Plate 8 example, possessing a large part of its original gum. A lovely and fine stamp. Accompanied by a 2012 Sergio Sismondo certificate. Stanley Gibbons #45, £1,850. Scott CV $1,450.
watermark large crown
Lot 611, Great Britain 1929 £1 St. George VF NH, sold for $748
Lot 611 Great Britain #219 1929 £1 black St George Slaying the Dragon, Watermark Large Crown and GvR, mint never hinged with sheet selvedge at top. Folded along top perforations between selvedge and stamp causing slight perf bends, which could probably be pressed-out. Very fine. Scott CV$1,500, sold for C$650 plus buyer’s premium.