Lot# 9149 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 9149 Ceylon
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Recess by De La Rue on handmade paper 1867/70: 2 s. deep blue, wmk. Crown CC type 6, perf. 12½, an unused block of nine of rich colour, marginal from right of sheet with lettering, fourth stamp showing diagonal line affecting "OSTAG" of POSTAGE, one or two age spots otherwise fresh and very fine, large part og. A most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'530+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Rev. G.E.K. Cornwall-Brooks, Harmers, London, 20 March 1979, lot 279.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 750 CHF -
