Lot# 2234 - Auction 244-249
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Lot# : 2234 Brit.Occup. Bagdad
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. carmine (1909 Toughra), with star and crescent in blue, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 12, an unused example, slight diagonal bend not affecting the fine appearance, large part og. A very rare stamp with just 288 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'400.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 440 CHF