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  • Lot# : 2197 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), a used example, tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Note the second 'D' in BAGHDAD has failed to print. A very rare stamp with just 346 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, October 2000, lot 4729.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF