Lot# 5232 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 5232 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in blue on Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, a used example with Gibbons Type 9 handstamped surcharge in blue, tied to small piece by "Old Calabar River" circular datestamp (April 9, 1894) in blackish violet ink. Scarce with just 120 stamps issued Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1467.Starting bid : 120 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF -
