1840 VR Official 1d Black (RE–SF). Fresh mint block of four — exceptionally rare.
A superb and highly significant multiple, this mint and mint nh block of four retains large margins and large part original gum, presented in fresh, clean condition. It is among the finest of the relatively few recorded blocks of four from this scarce VR Official issue, combining rarity, condition, and strong visual appeal.
A key exhibit-quality multiple, highly sought after by advanced collectors.
Stanley Gibbons Specialised Catalogue value: £125,000.
Provenance: From the renowned Dublin Find; Earl of Crawford (London International Exhibition, 1906); R. B. Sparrow (1913); Charles Nissen (1914).
Expertise: Signed Alberto Diena and certified by the British Philatelic Association (2025).
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