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Lot# 5248 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5248 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): '5/-' in violet on Great Britain 2 d. grey-green & carmine, an unused example with Gibbons Type 12 handstamped surcharge, corner marginal from lower left of sheet, of brilliant fresh colour and appearance, with remnant of red ink on gum otherwise with superb large part og. An immensely rare stamp in wonderful condition for the specialist, just 28 stamps issued. Signed A. Diena, Fulpius. Certs. A. Diena (1973), BPA (1973) Gi = £ 9'000.rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 3,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 7,500 CHF