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  • Lot# : 4308 Griqualand

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    Overprinted with small 'G' in 2 Types 1878 (June): Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. CC, optd. "G" in red, variety "Overprint Inverted", an unused irregular block of 23 from the lower left pane, positions 37-42 / 55-59, with margin at base with serial number '2' , with Type 16 (twenty-one examples) and Type 15 (two, positions 38 and 55), the second horizontal row is creased but without affecting the appearance, large part or unmounted og. Small ink doodle in margin but a truly extraordinary and rare multiple for the specialist. Cert. RPSL (1977) Gi = £ 2'950+.rnrnProvenance: Collection G.H. Jonkers, Robson Lowe, London, 22 July 1986, lot 184.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,200 CHF