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Lot# 6199 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6199 Ceylon

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    Local Surcharges 1885 (Jan-Mar): TEN CENTS on 64 c. red-brown, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 14 x 12½, the unused pair showing variety "Imperforate Horizontally Between" and at base, of good colour, fresh and very fine appearance, unused without gum. A magnificent example of this variety, six pairs possible and recorded, with one housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A famous rarity. Signed Senf Gi = £ 7'000.rnProvenance: Collection Baron Anthony de Worms, Harmers, London , 20-23 June 1938, lot 795; Collection Sir Ernest de Silva, Harmers, London, 12 Jan 1959; Collection G.P. Bailey, May 1962; Collection 'Fernland', Spink, London, 15-16 April 2010, lot 281.
    Starting bid : 2,500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000.00 CHF