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Lot# 5220 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5220 Niger Coast Protectorate

    Oil Rivers Protectorate 1892 (July 20): Great Britain values overprinted by De La Rue, the complete set of six values in unused blocks of four (two are marginal), all handstamped "SPECIMEN" in black (GB Type 9), fresh and fine but for bend and tone spot on gum of 1 s., large part or unmounted og. A rare and most attractive set Gi = £ 1'200+.rnProvenance: Christies, London, 19 Sept 1996, lot 126.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF