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  • Lot# : 9183 Ceylon

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    De La Rue surcharges 1885: The set of seven values from 5 c. to 1 r. 12 c. unused, all overprinted SPECIMEN in black, together with a duplicate 56 c. on 96 c. showing 'break in "N" of SPECIMEN', the top value with extraneous ink spot on Queen's head from the Specimen ink, fresh and fine, large part og. An extremely rare and appealing set Gi = £ 1'300+.rnProvenance: Collection D.J. Norris, Spink, London, 11-13 July 2006, lot 106.
    Starting bid : 450 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF