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Lot# 6447 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6447 Victoria

    1873/81: Essays (2) by William Bell for the 2 s. design, both imperforate, one in brownish-purple and the other in black, with "2/-" in upper left corner only and the other three corners blank (the issued stamp had the value in all four corners), each on very thin paper, the black example with border surround in black, but with some aging. A scarce pair.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 420 CHF