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Lot# 6083 - Auction 227-233

  • Lot# : 6083 Cape of Good Hope

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    Provisional Issue 1861 (March 7): Woodblock 1 d. carmine on laid paper, a fine used example with good to large margins, light CGH cancellation in black leaving 'Hope' clear. A superb example of this very scarce stamp. Cert. Calves (1982) Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnNote: The Roger Calves certificate states 'rouge' but states SG 13. The stamp is evidently carmine and SG 13a.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF