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Lot# 8461 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8461 Nauru

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    Great Britain Overprinted 1916/23: GB set of thirteen values optd. for Nauru and further overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Type 23) on ½ d., 1 d., 2½ d., 2 s. 6 d., 5 s. and 10 s.; the balance of the set overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Type 26), all fresh and very fine with 2½ d. blue additionally showing break in the "R" of NAURU; these Specimen overprints not being the same as listed by Stanley Gibbons (the listed 1 s. has the overprint at top of stamp, the Seahorses as listed by SG are Type 26), the set emanating from the private holding of an Inland Revenue Official. A delightful set of great rarity, believed unique. rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 16 April 2002, lot 1554.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF