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  • Lot# : 2246 Brit.Occup. Bagdad

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    1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (1909 Toughra), with star and crescent in red, the latter obliterated in violet-black ink, perf. 12, an unused example with slight ink smudge at base from surcharge, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp with just 111 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 5'500.rnrnProvenance: Shreves, Dallas, 14-15 Sept 2000, lot 1773.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 12,000 CHF