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Lot# 5205 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5205 Niger Coast Protectorate

    Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in blue on Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, a used example with Gibbons Type 4 handstamped surcharge in blue, used on small piece cancelled by "Old Calabar River" circular datestamp (April 9, 1894) in blackish-violet. The piece slightly soiled but a scarce stamp with just 120 issued Gi = £ 475.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF