Lot# 9076 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Ceylon
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Lot# : 9076 Ceylon
Recess by Perkins Bacon 1862/64: 6 d. deep (blackish) brown, wmk. Star, rough perf. 14 to 15½, an unused example somewhat centred to base, of rich colour and appearance, unused without gum. A fine example of a very scarce stamp. Cert. RPSL (1962) Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rev. G.E.K. Cornwall-Brooks, Harmers, London, 20 March 1979, lot 121.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : 360 CHF