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Lot# 4697 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4697 Zululand

    Overprinted 'ZULULAND.' at Pietermaritzburg 1888 (July): Natal ½ d. dull green, an unused vertical strip of three with Plate Number "1" in sheet margin at top, the two upper stamps with variety: "ZULULAND. Omitted" (although there is a trace of the overprint in margin and on second stamp), the third stamp with the overpint to the left of centre, fresh and very fine but for one or two tiny fox marks on gum, large part og. An extremely rare variety Gi = £ 7'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection John Robson, RL, London, 7 May 1992, lot 359.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,500 CHF