Lot# 8405 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Gilbert and Ellice Islands
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Lot# : 8405 Gilbert and Ellice Islands
1918 (June): War Tax 1 d. red, Die I, an unused example, variety Imperforate from the unique Proof sheet of six, large even margins all round, superb large part og., with normal for comparison. Extremely rare - these Proof sheetlets were all handled by the dealer, H.F. 'Johnny' Johnson who cut them up for resale, always after disposing of any damaged examples.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 500 CHF