Great Britain 1884 £1 brown lilac (Watermark Three Crowns), SG185var.
A pristine unmounted mint, with full original gum, top marginal example lettered "AD", overprinted "CANCELLED" type 14.
This example is specifically recorded by Wiseman as originating from the Inland Revenue colour standard block.
A magnificent example with superb colour and gum, probably the finest available example of the five or six known in private hands.
GB Specialised Catalogue No: K15u.
SG Catalogue Value: £9,500.
