Item 504 in our recent auction is a true giant in the philatelic world. The SG128 Great Britain 10 shilling issued in 1878 is an excellent example, greenish grey, fresh and unused.

Item 504 in our recent auction is a true giant in the philatelic world. The SG128 Great Britain 10 shilling issued in 1878 is an excellent example, greenish grey, fresh and unused.

 

Great Britain 10 Shilling Stamp

 

Some gum on the reverse may have been re-gummed and this was reflected in the list price. With a usual price tag of around £60,000, our auction presented a rare opportunity to snap up a bargain and was sold for £6,000.