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Lot# 2189 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2189 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. blue (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, a fine lightly used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Perforations a tad close to the edge of the piece and a wrinkle at upper right of no significance, rare and very fine with just 148 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 4'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, October 2000, lot 4727.rn 
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF