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Lot# 6298 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6298 Transvaal

    Typographed by M.J. Viljoen in Pretoria 1870 (July 4): 1 d. pale rose-red, coarse impression, roulette 15½ to 16 on medium paper, the extraordinary complete unused pane of 40 subjects from the left pane, minimal aging from gum not affecting the dramatic appearance, of good colour and with near full smooth thin gum. An exceptional pane of great scarcity, most probably unique Gi = £ 4'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Harold Criddle, Robson Lowe, London, 25 Feb 1992, lot 56.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF