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Lot# 5122 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5122 Goldcoast

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    1889/94: 20 s. green & red, wmk. Crown CA, an unused example of this famous and rare stamp, part og. This stamp was withdrawn from sale and demonetised in April 1893 after a theft of 1'440 examples from the Post Office, whilst 950 examples were later recovered, these were burnt under Official supervision. Signed Herbert Bloch, A. Diena. Certs. Friedl (1955), A. Diena (1973) Gi = £ 3'500.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200 CHF