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Lot# 9047 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9047 Ceylon

    Recess by Perkins Bacon 1857/61: 1 s. 9 d. green, wmk. Star, imperforate, a used example with good to exceptionally large margins all round, showing portions of adjoining stamps on three sides, beautifully cancelled by oval barred "A" obliterator in black. Delightful Gi = £ 800+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Baron Anthony de Worms, Harmers, London, 20-23 June 1938, lot 255.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF