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  • Lot# : 2182 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. blue (Mosque of Sultan Ahmed) with star in red, an unused example centred to right, one slightly blunt perf. and tiny wrinkles but of fresh and fine appearance, hinge remnants on part og. An exceedingly rare stamp with just 59 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 11'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, 2-9 March 1996, lot 5609.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,600 CHF