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Lot# 3618 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 3618 Victoria

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    1885 (Feb-Nov): 1 s. deep blue on blue, optd STAMP DUTY in blue, a fine used example cancelled by "138" numeral obliterator of Hexham in black. A couple of blunted perfs. at right mentioned for accuracy; an exceptional example of an extremely rare stamp with just 8 used examples known (all are from Hexham), all probably emanating from the same sheet. A rarity. Cert. Ceremuga (2018) Gi = £ 2'000.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF