Great Britain 1855 2d blue Plate 5, watermark Large Crown, SG34.
A very fine and fresh unused with original gum example lettered "HG".
Lovely vibrant colour.
Accompanied with a 2003 British Philatelic Association (BPA) Certificate of Authenticity.
SG Catalogue Value: £2,250.
Plate 5 was registered on 8 June 1855 and represents an interesting transitional period in the development of Britain's perforated postage stamps. It was the only 2d blue plate used with both the Small and Large Crown watermarks and with both perforation 16 and 14.
