£1400.00

St Lucia 1876(?) 'Half penny' on (6d) emerald-green, type 2 surcharge, block of 20 (4x5), SG9.

A fine mint block with original gum (hinge traces on top row, otherwise mostly unmounted mint). Couple of trivial tones and one stamp with a natural pinhole, but lovely fresh appearance.

A rare and impressive multiple of this stamp, prepared for use but not issued.

The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £2,100+.

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