ORANGE FREE STATE
Orange Free State
REPUBLICAN PERIOD  -  POSTAGE STAMPS / Proofs / Colour Trials
O271
1878 4d pale blue. Marginal BLOCK OF 54, comprising a block of 36 (6x6) from the base of the upper left pane joined to an irregular block of 18 from the upper right pane by the interpanneau margin. Showing the characteristic wing margins of the Somerset House perforator (proving the earlier printing and colour). Remarkably fresh unmounted mint. A rare and spectacular multiple. SG 18
£1,100