Great Britain 1865 1s green Plate 5 (Watermark Emblems) imprimatur, SG101var.

A very fine and fresh unused with original gum imperforate imprimatur lettered 'AD'.

Very rare example of this "abnormal" issue, although registered on “emblems” paper, plate 5 was only issued on "Spray” watermarked paper. One of only 22 possible examples many of which are in institutional collections.

Provenance: Ex. Dr Serval.

SG Catalogue Value: £5,500.