GB · SG 49 · Bantam · Fine

GB SG49 ½d "Bantams" Full Set Plate 1-20. Including Plate 9. Good - Very Fine Condition. CV £1,470 (3932)

SG49
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Catalogue references

Stanley Gibbons (SG)49
Scott58
Michel36
Yvert et Tellier49

Physical

Denomination½
ColourLake-Red
Perforation14
Watermark"Half Penny"
PaperWhite
PrintingRecess

Classification

Country / territoryGB
SeriesBantam
Issue typeDefinitive

Condition & catalogue value

ConditionFine
Catalogue value£1470

Description

This GB ½ lake-red set was issued in 1870 as part of a definitive issue.

It is catalogued as Stanley Gibbons 49, Scott 58 and Michel 36. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is £1470.

Perforation 14. Watermark: "Half Penny". Printing: Recess. Series: Bantam.

Lot 3932 consists of a full set of ½ penny Bantams Including the very scarce plate 9 in Good condition. Only minor faults seen, most stamps in Fine - Very Fine condition. Catalogue Value £1470+ (SG Vol1 2016). 

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