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Lot# 9172 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9172 Ceylon

    Prepared for use and sent to Ceylon, but not issued without the 1885 surcharge 1883/98: 24 c. brown-purple, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, an unused example of rich colour, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel type D11), fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce Gi = £ 800.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF