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Lot# 306 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 306 Aden

    1937 (May 12): Coronation issue, the set of three unused, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, De La Rue Imperforate sheet marginal pairs from left of sheet, perforated SPECIMEN, fresh and very fine, one or two minor wrinkles on unmounted og. The 2½ a. is printed in a slightly darker shade than the issued stamp. Extremely rare - just one block of six of each value was printed thus by De La Rue and these are now probably unique multiples.
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,000 CHF