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Lot# 3162 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3162 Great Britain

    Used in Nicaragua 1867 (July 1): 5 s. pale rose, Plate 2, wmk. Maltese Cross, perf. 15½ x 15, lettered EF, a used example with a few imperfections and repair at left but of splendid appearance, brilliantly cancelled by large part GREY-TOWN / C57 duplex (Jan 16, 1876) in black. Very rare - much more so than the Used Abroad catalogue figure would suggest Gi Z21 = £ 550 / Gi J121(2) = £ 600.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF