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Lot# 6459C - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 6459C Victoria

    1886/90: £ 9 apple-green & rosine, wmk. V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example of excellent fresh colour, centred to left, regummed, nevertheless a marvellous example of an extremely rare and spectacular stamp. Certs. APS (1980), BPA (1991) Gi = £ 14'000.rnrnNote: Geoff Kellow records just three unused examples of each of these high values (£6-£9) as offered above, including the set in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Despite imperfections, these high values demonstrate the excellence of the printer's art and remain great rarities for both the Victoria and the British Commonwealth collector.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 15,000 CHF