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Lot# 2238 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 2238 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 10 pa. on 20 pa. claret, with star and crescent in blue, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 13½, an unused example, surface scuff at top and corner crease, small part og. A very scarce stamp with just 434 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 650.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 380 CHF