5 Shilling rose-lilac, Queen Victoria large format on white paper, "POSTAGE" inscription, comb perforated K14, watermark A9 Large Anchor, letterpress De La Rue, horizontal block of eight letters AA/BD, single-circle "MANCHESTER TELEGRAPHS MR 8 94", very well perforated, small separation between AA and BA hinge-reinforced, minimal creases normal and usual for block of this size, otherwise deep colour and perfect condition, unsigned, photo certificate Albert Louis BPP (2025) "in a very fresh state of preservation", Mi. -.- (SGNo. 180), ex Klempka family collection.