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Lot# 366 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 366 Cyprus

    1881 (July 1): 4 pi. pale olive-green, Die I, wmk. Crown CC, a used block of ten (5 x 2) of good centering and colour, first stamp with one pulled perf. at left, cancelled by "Larnaca / Cyprus" squared circle datestamps (Aug 21, 1882) in black. Minor bend of no significance, an extraordinary and extremely rare multiple Gi = £ 2'750+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Aphrodite', Spink, London, 14 Feb 2009, lot 134.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold