Lot 217
 
Great Britain, 2004, SS City of New York, "53" For "57" in Souvenir Sheet, Imperforate "53p" For "57p", S.G. Spec. #MS2454 var., n.h., clean, an early trial printing and spectacular error, Very Fine.
Scott #2207a var., this error is due to a rate change and whilst the error of value is shown on the British Post Office's own brochures at the time, all sheets were destroyed, except a few that were pre-released to major dealers overseas, the rarest British miniature sheet, only around 12 to 15 known .
Estimate $2,000-3,000.
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| Realized $2,185 |
