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Lot# 2233 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2233 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. carmine (GPO Constantinople), with star and crescent in black, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 12, used with ¼ a. on 2 pa. claret (Obelisk) on cover to Major Gibbons, each tied by "F.P.O. No. 55" datestamps (7.SEP.17) with 'Passed Censor / D' in black at left. A most delightful cover, unlisted in the Khalatschy handbook, and an extremely elusive 'No. 1' on cover.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF