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Lot# 827 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 827 New Zealand

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    1855 (July): 1 s. pale yellow-green, wmk. Large Star on blued paper, the outstanding horizontal strip of three with large margins all round, of excellent fresh colour, cancelled by "9" numeral obliterators of New Plymouth in black. Ironed horizontal crease and central stamp with internal scuff, neither imperfection affecting the dramatic appearance of a truly lovely multiple. Cert. RPSL (2000) Scott 3 = $ 18'000/Gi = £ 16'500+.rnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrary de la Renotière, Sale 3, Paris, 5 April 1922, lot 333; Collection Tomasini; Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London 23 July 1963, lot.20; Collection Major Henry Dumas, Spink, London, 15 March 2000, lot 49.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF