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  • Lot# : 6355 Transvaal

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    1877 (Aug 31): New printings on rose paper, 6 d. blue on rose, imperforate, variety "Overprint Type 4 Omitted", a fine appearing used example of this rare stamp, closed tear at top, from the right pane position 33, lightly cancelled leaving the variety very clear. An exceptionally rare stamp - no examples in the Caspary, Burrus or Crocker collections Gi = £ 2'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Alan Drysdall, Spink, London, 1 March 2006, lot 1226.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800 CHF