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Lot# 4631 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 4631 Great Britain

    1875 (July 1): 2½ d. rosy-mauve on white paper, Plate 2, wmk. Anchor, lettered LH / FL, "error of lettering" for LH / HL, a used example of this rare variety, of good colour, cancelled by clear "A25" obliterator of Malta. Exceptional and rare, especially so used abroad Gi J2b = £ 2'600 / Gi 140 = £ 2'750 / Gi Z37 = £ 3'500.rnProvenance: Robson Lowe auction 27 March 1957, lot 598.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,500 CHF