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Lot# 926 - 205-209 Auction

  • Lot# : 926 Fiji

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    1917: Cover (2), with May 1917 cover, somewhat spotted franked by War Stamp ½ d. blue-green tied by Suva cds (May 5), taxed on arrival with January 1917 (Wide Setting) Postage Due 3 d. black, double the 1½ d. deficiency (Gi = £ 120 off cover) and Jan 1918 cover franked by single ¼ d. brown taxed with corner marginal Postage Due ½ d. black, Narrow Setting (Gi = £ 300) and 3 d. black, Wide Setting (Gi = £ 120) tied by sunburst in black over framed 'T' marking - scissor cut between stamp but thankfully left intact. Despite faults a very rare pair.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF