David Feldman S. A. Genf
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The Famous Ferry Mint Block of Six from Plate Eleven1840 1d ...di più
The Famous Ferry Mint Block of Six from Plate Eleven1840 1d Black,
Plate 11 (AH–CI) - A marvellous upper sheet marginal block of six,
bearing the rare and highly desirable inscription “AND SIDE of the
Letter. In Wettin”, a striking positional feature of great
philatelic significance. The stamps retain a fresh mint appearance
with original gum, light overall toning as expected for a multiple
of this importance. Notably, the upper four stamps remain unmounted
(never hinged).There is some natural gum wrinkling and a crease
between the second and third horizontal rows, characteristics
entirely consistent with large multiples of this era and in no way
detracting from the outstanding visual appeal.A superb and
exceptionally rare multiple, representing one of the most desirable
configurations of the world’s first postage stamp. Expertise:
Accompanied by a Royal Philatelic Society Certificate (1955) and a
British Philatelic Association Certificate (2025). Provenance: From
the celebrated collections of the Earl of Kingston (1894), Earl of
Crawford (1910), R. B. Sparrow (1911), Charles Nissen, Frank Wadham
(exhibited in London 1925 and sold R. Lowe 1944), and Ferry (1953).
This block adjoins the famous vertical block of six from the Bill
Gross collection, which realised $320'000 at auction (approximately
£150'000 at the time), an association of the highest pedigree
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David Feldman S. A. Geneva
Lotto 20054
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100000.00 GBP
(app. 115769 EUR)
26.03.2026 12:00 CET
(app. 115769 EUR)
Tempo attuale 3.05.am - 03:56 MET