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Lot# 2227 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2227 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. 12½, an unused block of four, of superb colour, fresh and very fine, large part og., lower pair unmounted og. Just 770 examples issued, an extraordinarily scarce stamp in a multiple. Signed Peter Holcombe, Joe Saatchi Gi = £ 2'200+.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF