tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 4449 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4449 Orange Freestate

    1 / 1
    / /
    Download main picture Share
    "2d." Surcharges 1888 (Sept-Oct): 2 d. on 3 d. ultramarine, surcharge Types 6a, b and c, in the complete unused lower right hand pane of 60 subjects, with Plate number "1" in lower margin, of fresh and fine colour showing 'Wide 2' Type 'a' with 9 examples (positions 13, 16, 23, 39, 40, 47, 49, 52, 56), 'Narrow 2' Type 'b' with 50 examples and the rare "Curved Foot" Type 'c' in position 55. Slight perf. separation at top and some precautionary hinges, small tear in margin near position 36 but most stamps fine unmounted og. A dramatic and exceptional multiple - the sole recorded complete pane from the right of the sheet. Unique Gi = £ 4'680+.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.H. Abbott, Harmers, London, 17-20 June 1968.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold