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Lot# 5250 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5250 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): '10/-' in vermilion on Great Britain 5 d. dull purple & blue, an unused example with Gibbons Type 12 handstamped surcharge, of fresh colour and appearance, typical speckles from red blotting paper utilised to store the stamps on part og. An extremely rare stamp with just 32 examples issued. Signed A. Diena. Certs. A. Diena (1973), BPA (1973) Gi = £ 6'500.rnProvenance: Collection Renato Mondolfo RDP.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 5,000 CHF