Great Britain SG 19 Mint 1854-57 2d deep blue on blued paper watermark small crown perf 16 new-edition the 4d rare

the 4d rare

A scarce watermark variety

1867-70 1d deep blue with "57" of Mansar (clear part strike)

Total printing 3346 sheets from four vignette plates

Great Britain SG 19 Mint 1854-57 2d deep blue on blued paper watermark small crown perf 16 new-edition the 4d rare1854 57 2d deep blue on more or less blued paper, wmk Small Crown, perf 16, plate 4, horizontal pair lettered EB EC, brilliant large part o. g. The right stamp with trivial perf toning at foot, still exceptionally fine and fresh. A rare multiple, especially in such lovely condition. RPS (1945) and BPA (2016) certs. Ex Murphy (RL 25 Feb 1970, lot 2016) where it was illustrated in colour on the front cover of the catalogue, and Shields (private treaty,