Lot# 3646 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 3646 Grenada
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Type 16 Surcharge 1888 (March 31): 4 d. on 2 s. orange, a used block of fifteen, marginal from base of sheet, of stunning appearance with lower row showing variety on thirteenth stamp "Wide Space between TWO and SHILLINGS" and the sixteenth stamp (Row 5, stamp 6) showing variety "Upright "d" in 4d.", all cancelled lightly by 'Grenada' datestamps (26 June 1890) in black. Sold together with the cover from which the stamps have been floated off. Rare Gi = £ 900+.rnProvenance: Collection Dr. R.P. Towers, Phillips, London, 20 April 1995, lot 141.rnStarting bid : 300 CHFHammer price : 2,200 CHF -
