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Lot# 425 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 425 Cyprus

    1921/23: Definitive issue, wmk. Multiple Script CA, the set of fifteen values all in multiples, all with Plate "1" in margin excl. 18 pi,, with 10 pa. in both colours in blocks of four from top right of sheet with requisition numbers, 30 pa. violet & green in a block of four and of six, the former showing "Broken Bottom Left Triangle", 30 pa. green block of four and strip of three, 1 pi. carmine & blue block of four with requistion number '004' at top, 1 pi. violet & red in pair and strip of three, 1½ pi. in strip of three and block of four, 2 pi. (2) each from top right of sheet, 2¾ pi. in a strip of three and a block of four, 4 pi. in strip of three and block of four, 6 pi. with pair and block of four, 9 pi. in both shades each in lower right corner blocks of four showing "Broken Bottom Left Triangle" variety, 18 pi. in vertical pair and the rare 45 pi. in a strip of three showing "Broken Bottom Left Triangle" variety on third stamp; fresh and fine, a scarce and most appealing set Gi = £ 6'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,200 CHF