Lot 461 o
Cape of Good Hope, 1861 "Wood Block", 4d deep bright blue, showing unusual foreign matter printing flaw on Hope's leg, light barred "CGH" triangle cancel, margins large to just touching at bottom, deep color, small natural paper inclusion, F.-V.F., an attractive sound example of this very rare and seldom offered color variety; with 2015 Sismondo certificate. Scott No. 9c $5,750.SG No. 14c £5,000 ($7,120).
Realized: $525