Great Britain 1877 £5 "Telegraph" colour trial Plate 1, SGT18var.

A very fine unused, with original gum, imperforate colour trial lettered 'BC', printed in grey green, overprinted "SPECIMEN" type 8.

A scarce colour trial of what was ultimately issued as the famous £5 orange Telegraph stamps.

GB Specialised Catalogue No: L237var.

SG Catalogue Value: From £2,400.