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Lot# 2208 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2208 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (1905 Toughra) with star & crescent in black, perf. 13½ x 12, an unused example of fine colour and superb appearance, large part og. A rare stamp with just 249 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnProvenance: Shreves, Dallas, 15 Sept 2000, lot 1771.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF