Lot# 8119 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 8119 Brit. Salomoninseln
1939/51: 'Canoe' 2½ d. magenta & sage-green, an unused vertical pair, marginal from base of sheet, variety "Imperforate between Horizontally" and between stamp and lower margin as are all six examples of this error known. Fresh colour and superb og. A magnificent example of this great and iconic rarity of George VI philately Gi = £ 26'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 10 Dec 1980, lot 945.Starting bid : 12,500 CHFHammer price : not sold