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Lot# 8402 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8402 Gilbert and Ellice Islands

    1912/24: 5 s. green & red on yellow, £ 1 purple & black on red and 1922/27 10 s. green & red on emerald, all used on small slightly tropicalised piece, cancelled by three complete strikes of "General Post Office / Ocean Island" circular datestamp (Nov 2, 1938) in black. Despite the aging, a remarkable piece Gi = £ 2'040.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF