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Lot# 4523 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4523 Transvaal

    Typographed by Adolph Otto in Gustrow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1870 (May 1): 6 d. pale ultramarine, clear impression, rouletted 15½-16 on thin paper, an unused block of nine (3 x 3), marginal from base of the left pane of forty subjects, positions 20-22 / 28-30 / 36-38, third stamp with crushed 'CE' in PENCE in right frame, position 37 with line under 'K' in REPUBLIK at base, pos. 38 with sealed tear at right not affecting the appearance, otherwise fresh and very fine, hinged for protection on large part og. A rare and most appealing multiple Gi = £ 1'440+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF