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Lot# 6186 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6186 Ceylon

    Prepared for use and sent to Ceylon, but not issued without the 1885 surcharge 1872/80: 64 c. red-brown, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½, an unused example of slightly dull colour, hinge remnant on part og. A very rare stamp Gi = £ 1'600.rnProvenance: Rev. G.E.K. Cornwall-Brooks, Harmers, London, 20 March 1979, lot 313.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 700.00 CHF