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Lot# 6160 - Auction 291-297

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    Recess by De La Rue on handmade paper 1867/70: 9 d. bistre-brown, wmk. Crown CC type 6, perf. 12½, an unused example, showing portion of adjoining stamp at right, of fine delicate colour for this rare shade, gum bends and age spot on large part og. Cert. (2007) Gi = £ 950.rnProvenance: Collection Joseph Hackmey FRPSL, Spink Shreves, New York, 18 Feb 2009, lot 269. Despite the above difference in accuracy of description, this is indeed the same stamp.rn               rn      
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF