Lot# 9169 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Ceylon & Maldive Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Ceylon
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Lot# : 9169 Ceylon
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Prepared for use and sent to Ceylon, but not issued without the 1885 surcharge 1872/80: 2 r. 50 c. dull rose, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, an unused example, well centred with slightest of rubs at top mentioned for accuracy, one or two ironed bends on large part og. A very fine example of an exceedingly rare stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 3'250.Starting bid : 1,200 CHFHammer price : 1,700 CHF -
