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Lot# 2194 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2194 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 12½, a fine unused block of four of good colour and centering, fresh and fine, hinged as a precaution across perforations, large part og. Just 1'339 examples issued, but less with this perforation and multiples can only be considered as great rarities. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 3'400+.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF