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Lot# 6437 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6437 British East Africa

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    Recess by De La Rue 1897/1903: 2 r. orange, wmk. Crown CC, an unused block of ten (5 x 2) from lower left corner of the sheet, of fine fresh colour, minimal gum wrinkling to which this issue can be susceptible, unmounted og. Illustrated in "+British East Africa" by John Minns on page 101. The largest multiple of the High Values / Rupee issue. Delightful Gi = £ 1'600+.rnrnProvenance: The Cator Family, Harmers, London, Dec 1972.rn                     Collection John Minns.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400.00 CHF