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Lot# 3259 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 3259 Great Britain

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    I.R. Official 1890 (March): 10 s. ultramarine on white paper, wmk. Anchor, lettered LF, an unused example of fresh colour, variety "Overprinted in Blue-Black", corner crease otherwise fresh and fine, two small adherences on large part og. An extremely rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1982) Gi L8(4)b = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Collection Lloyd, Robson Lowe, 23 Sept 1959, lot 330.rn                       Sotheby's, London, 18 July 1990, lot 3033.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF