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Lot# 2209 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2209 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 good colour, minor bends due to the thin paper not affecting frontal appearance, unused without gum. A rare stamp with just 249 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'400.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF