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Lot# 10046 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 10046 Rhodesia

    1898/1908: 1 s. deep olive bistre, an unused block of sixteen (8 x 2), marginal from base of sheet with central interpanneau margin, left hand block of four variety "Imperforate", right hand block of twelve perf. 13½-15½, of lovely fresh colour for this rare shade, central crease away from the adhesives, some age spots on large part og. with all sixteen stamps unmounted og., the imperforate multiple with browned gum. A major rarity of the issue Gi = £ 10'700+.rnProvenance: Argyll Etkin, London, 4 Nov 2003, lot 187.rn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,000 CHF