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Lot# 2223 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2223 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 20 pa. carmine (Old GPO Constantinople), with star and crescent in blue, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 13½, a superb unused example, slight traces of ink in right margin from surcharge, fresh and very fine, large part og. Corner crease at lower left not affecting the fine appearance. A rare stamp with just 770 examples issued, many less with this perforation. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'200.rn 
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF