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Lot# 10028 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 10028 Rhodesia

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    Overprinted by Argus Printing Co. Cape Town 1896 (May-Aug): Overprinted on Cape, 4 d. blue, wmk. Anchor, an unused vertical pair, marginal from base of sheet (position 4 on the Setting, the adjoining position to the previous lot), lower stamp with variety "COMPANY Omitted", fresh vibrant colour and very fine, hinged for protection, large part og. Superb and extremely rare. Certs. RPSL (1932), BPA (2020) Gi = £ 9'500.rnProvenance: The RPSL certificate is made out to a W. Hyde Esq.rn                     Collection John Sinton, Harmers, Dec 1955, lot 55.rnrnNote: For further information on this variety, see "Rhodesian Philately" by Trotter, Hoffman & Flanaghan, pages 275-277; for an even more detailed study and census see Colin Hoffman's article in the 'London Philatelist', vol 95, May-June and Sept-Oct, 1986.rn          
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,400 CHF