Great Britain 1865 3d rose Plate 5 imprimatur, SG92var

Great Britain 1865 3d rose Plate 5, SG92var.

A very fine unused, with original gum, top marginal imperforate imprimatur lettered 'AF'.

A rare "abnormal" that was never issued on emblems paper. One of only 23 possible examples, many of which are in institutional collections.

Provenance: Ex "Verus".