CEYLON 1867-70 9d blackish brown, SG69b

Ceylon 1867-70 9d blackish brown, watermark CC, (type 6), block of 4 with intense colour, SG69b.

A fine mint block with original gum. One stamp with trivial gum blemish, inconsequential to overall quality.

A wonderful example of the rare colour variety, which is particularly special in this condition as a block of four.

Provenance: Ex Lord Steinberg (Sotheby 6/9/2011, lot 657) and originally ex Harmer 28/11/1960, lot 142.

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