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Lot# 2224 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2224 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

    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. 12½, a superb unused example, marginal from top of sheet, fresh and very fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp with just 770 examples issued. Marginal examples are seldom encountered Gi = £ 550.rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF