Lot# 6477 - Auction 291-297
Auction 291-297
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Lot# : 6477 Nyassaland British Central Africa
ONE / PENNY Provisional Surcharge 1897 (Dec 31): Provisional 1 d. surcharge in red on 3 s. black & sea-green, an unused block of six (3 x 2), marginal from base of sheet with Plate Number '1' in margin, second stamp, Row 4, stamp 2 (position 38), showing variety "PNNEY", well centred and of fresh appearance, some creasing and heavy protective hinges on part og. Scarce, the error was spotted and soon corrected. An important multiple Gi = £ 10'000+.rnrnProvenance: Grosvenor, London, 20-21 Nov 2008, lot 34.Starting bid : 3,000.00 CHFHammer price : 6,000.00 CHF