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Lot# 6306 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6306 Transvaal

    Typographed by Adolph Otto, Gustrow, Mecklenburg-Schwerin 1871 (July): 3 d. pale reddish-lilac, the imperforate Essay for the 3 d. value without the dot on the Eagle's left leg, a fine unused vertical tête-bêche pair with clear to huge margins all round, fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare and most unusual, possibly the most mis-aligned of the few tête-bêche Essays extant Gi = £ 3'250.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,400 CHF