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Lot# 4489 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4489 Orange Freestate

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    "V.R.I." with thick "V" 1900 (Post March): 3 d. on 3 d. ultramarine, the spectacular irregular block of 32 from Setting V (blocks of 12 and 20 rejoined), all stamps showing "Surcharge Double" variety, positions 25-26/31-36/37-42/43-48/49-54/55-60, of excellent colour and appearance with Plate Number "1" at base and showing Surcharge Double on thin "V" stamps (28), Surcharge Double on thick "V" stamps (3) and a single example of Surcharge Double / Inverted "1" for "I". Illustrated in Hisey & Bartshe on page 214. A few minor imperfections, none affecting the appearance, but only one pane of 60 stamps was originally found and thus the surcharge double / Inverted "1" for "I" on position 37 is entirely unique - notwithstanding that the multiple represents 53% of the possible examples. A fantastic and important multiple for the specialist Gi = £ 13'400++.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Bloemfontein', Argyll Etkin, London, 1 Dec 1999, lot 204.rnrnNote: These stamps were obtained in 1901 from Sergeant Ledgerwood of the Scots Greys at the Military P.O. in Bloemfontein on the morning of issue. They remained in the possession of Mr. George Slade of Sea Point until October 1933.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF