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Lot# 6195 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6195 Ceylon

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    Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-Mar): TEN CENTS on 16 c. pale violet, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14, an unused example of fine colour, slightest stain at base and small horizontal bend unapparent on face, small part og. An immensely rare stamp - the Harris sale stated '2 known'. Signed Herbert Bloch. Certs. BPA (1939), RPSL (1991) Gi = £ 12'000.rnProvenance: Rear Admiral Frederic Harris, Harmer Rooke, New York, 13-15 Feb 1951, lot 731; Collection 'Fernland', Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 266.
    Starting bid : 4,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 19,000.00 CHF