Lot# 8211 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Aitutaki
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Lot# : 8211 Aitutaki
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1911/16: New Zealand engraved 1 s. vermilion surcharged 'Tai Tiringi.' in blue, an unused corner block of six from lower right of sheet (2 x 3), Rows 8 to 10, stamps 11-12, perf. 14 x 14½, with first stamp variety "Tiringi, third "I" without dot", second stamp "Tiringi, second "I" without dot"; third stamp normal, fourth stamp "Tai without dot"; fifth stamp normal and sixth stamp "Tai without dot"; large part og. with lower four stamps unmounted og. A fine and attractive positional block, with just 80 sheets of 120 stamps printed. Rare Gi = £ 1'175+.Starting bid : 450 CHFHammer price : 550 CHF -
