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Lot# 6108 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6108 Ceylon

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    Recess by De La Rue 1862: 1 s. slate-purple, no wmk., smooth paper, imperforate, prepared for use but unissued, an unused example of wonderful appearance, with large margins all round, minor diagonal gum bend shows through to obverse, large part og. A choice example of an extremely rare stamp. Cert. RPSL (1989) Gi = £ 4'000.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink Shreves, New York, 18 Feb 2009, lot 200.
    Starting bid : 1,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,800.00 CHF