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Lot# 1508 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 1508 Ceylon

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    1857/59: 5 d. chestnut, an unused horizontal pair, marginal from right of sheet, large to huge margins on three sides and a trifle trimmed at top, of bright fresh colour with PO of POSTAGE in sheet marginal watermark; large part og. Believed to be the largest known multiple, a most attractive pair Gi = £ 3'200+.rnProvenance: Collection Baron de Worms, June 1938; Collection Charles Williams, Nov 1947; Collection G.P.Bailey, May 1962; Collection R.C.Agabeg, May 1982.rn.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF