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Lot# 4281 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4281 Mafeking

    Vryburg (Boer Occupation) 1899 (Nov 25): Cape 2½ d. blue surcharged 2½ PENCE / Z.A.R. in black, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), marginal from left of sheet, of brilliant colour, centering and freshness, superb large part or unmounted og. The first two stamps with 'bounce doubling' especially noticeable on the '2½'. A magnificent and rare multiple with just 480 stamps issued: this block representing 4% of the entire issue. Rare and splendid multiple for the connoisseur Gi = £ 34'000+.
    Starting bid : 6,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF