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  • Lot# : 496 Kuwait

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    1923/24: ½ a. emerald (2), optd. KUWAIT, one with variety "Overpint Inverted", used with 2 a. bright reddish violet and 1½ a. chocolate and 'Annas' 1½ a. chocolate (India Gi 165), all used on 1926 registered cover to Bombay, tied by "Kuwait" cds's (Aug 11) in black with handstamped registered label below. Reverse with Bombay arrival cds (Aug 31). Envelope with slight trim fault at upper right corner and some peripheral staining but a rare usage of the 'clandestine' overprints on cover. Cert. BPA (1989). rn 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 360 CHF