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Lot# 4046 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4046 Cape of Good Hope

    1855/63: 4 d. blue on white paper, the unused block of twelve, of lovely rich colour and with large margins all round showing sheet marginal wmk. at left, tiny scissor cut in margin only at base, central block with light horizontal crease and some insignificant aging to five stamps not affecting the dramatic appearance of this splendid large multiple, fresh and very fine, with large part og. Gi = £ 13'200+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Maxwell Joseph, Sothebys, Oct 1982, lot 377; Collection 'Bonaventure', Spink, Sept 1993, lot 130.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF