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Lot# 3985 - Auction 250-256

  • Lot# : 3985 Grenada

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    Second Issue, Watermark Small Star 1863/71: 6 d. rose, wmk. Small Star, rough perf. 14-16, a used block of four and a used block of six (2 x 3), rejoined to form the original block of ten, with sheet marginal watermark on the lower pair, of lovely colour and all lightly cancelled by "A15" obliterators in black. A beautiful block and a fine piece of philately to rejoin the blocks: as such they represent the largest known used multiple of the 6 d, value of this issue.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lots 57 and 58.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF