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  • Lot# : 3987 Grenada

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    1873 (Jan): 1 d. deep green, wmk. Small Star sideways, clean cut perf. 15, the famous used horizontal pair of excellent depth of colour, variety "Imperforate Between", lightly cancelled by 'Grenada' cds (Jan 07, 1873) in black. A stunning and exceptional item of consummate rarity Gi = £ 14'000.rnProvenance: Collection Maurice Burrus, RL, London, 26 Nov 1963, lot 211; Collection J.L. ‘Bobbie’ Messenger, RL, London, 16 March 1983, lot 316; Collection Joseph Hackmey, Christie's, London, 26 Nov 1985, lot 84.
    Starting bid : 5,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF