Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 6361 - 244.-249. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 6361 Transvaal

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    Overprinted "V.R. / Transvaal" 1878 (April 15): New Printings on orange paper, 1 d. red on orange, imperforate, optd. Type 6 and Type 7, the famous Setting IV unused block of twenty-four (8 x 3) from top of the right pane, positions 1-8 / 9-16 / 17-24, with the multiple showing upright Type 6 overprint of pos. 1-13 and Type 7 italic overprint on pos. 14-24; position 9 with pinhole and some creasing and closed tears but of excellent imposing appearance with large part og. or unmounted og. Manuscript notation on reverse '10/25/07 Peckitt', and purchased from the famous London dealer. A very rare multiple. Cert. Peter Holcombe (1998) who states "probably unique".rnrnNote: Illustrated in "Postage Stamps of the British Colonies in Africa, Part III" (SG Ltd.,1906) on page 151. William Henry Peckitt was a famous dealer in London, handling the Mauritius cover bearing two 'Post Office' 1 d. examples twice, in 1898 and 1905. He sold his business to Stanley Gibbons in 1913.rnrnProvenance: Collection Dr. Alan Drysdall, Spink, London, 1 March 2006, lot 1237.
    Ausruf : 1.000 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2.400 CHF