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Lot# 9179 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 9179 Ceylon

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    Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-Mar): TEN CENTS on 64 c. red-brown, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½, the unused pair showing variety "Imperforate Horizontally Between" and at base, of good colour, upper stamp with slightest horizontal bend not affecting the fresh and very fine appearance, unused without gum as are all the known examples. A magnificent example of this variety, six pairs possible and recorded, with one housed in the collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A famous rarity. Signed Senf. Cert. RPSL (1963) Gi = £ 7'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Frederic Harris, Harmer Rooke, New York, 13-15 Feb 1951, lot 756.rn                     Collection Alexander Reid, Spink, London, 11 March 2010, lot 163.
    Starting bid : 3,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF