1963 Red Cross centenary error stamp leads sale at Spink

A 1963 British Red Cross centenary 3d stamp error has sold for £7,800 ($11,702) at Spink.

Red Cross stamp
The stamp displays a rare error

The lot led an auction of Great British stamps and postal history in London on November 27.

It's unmounted, in mint condition and is described by the auction house as a "rare and spectacular variety".

It displays a blank space where the Red Cross logo should appear.

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