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Lot# 1207 - 210-212 Auction

  • Lot# : 1207 Afghanistan

    1877/78 (dated 1294): Issued for Kabul printed in slate-green on unwatermarked horizontally laid paper, composite value block of fifteen from top of sheet of 40 subjects, showing Abasi with full date (pos. 1), ½ rupee (pos. 2-3), 1 rupee (pos. 4-5), Sanar (pos. 6-8), Abasi (pos. 9-10), and Sanar (pos. 11-15), note that position 14 and 15 are joined by a horizontal line, the sole time this occurred in Afghan classic philately. A fresh and fine unused multiple. Signed Holcombe, Todd AIEP Gi = £ 120+.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF