Great Britain 1876 5s rose "Telegraphs" Plate 1 Specimens, SGT13var.
A superb unused, with original gum, bottom right hand corner marginal imperforate block of six lettered "CH-DJ" (four stamps being unmounted mint with full original gum).
Showing part of the large “FIVE SHILLINGS.” sheet inscription in the lower margin, overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 9.
Scarce as a positional multiple in this quality.
These imperforate Specimen impressions were produced as colour standards, rather than for postal use, providing reference examples of the approved colour for the 5s Telegraph issue.
GB Specialised Catalogue No: L231t.
SG Catalogue Value: £3,400+.
