Lot# 5247 - Auction 284 - 290
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Lot# : 5247 Niger Coast Protectorate
Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'One / Shilling' in black on Great Britain 2 d. grey-green & carmine, an unused example with Gibbons Type 11 handstamped surcharge Type A from the Trial Sheet, fresh vibrant colour and very fine appearance with surcharge centrally applied, superb large part og. An immensely rare stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1973) Gi = £ 6'000.rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP.rnrnStarting bid : 2,500 CHFHammer price : 26,000 CHF 
                                
                                