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Lot# 8150 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8150 Cook Islands

    1899 (April 24): Provisional ½ d. on 1 d. blue, wmk. NZ and Star, perf. 11, a used example centred to left, clearly showing variety "Surcharge Double", lightly cancelled in black. A rare stamp, it is believed that just half of one pane of 30 stamps was surcharged thus in error Gi = £ 900.
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF