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Lot# 6486 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6486 Nyassaland British Central Africa

    Provisional 'Cheque' Issue 1898 (March 11): Provisional 1 d. vermilion & pale ultramarine, Setting II, a used example, with Control "13" applied on face, vertical lines close but clear, unusually cancelled by TSHIRMO circular datestamp (June 16, 1898) in black. Corner bend at lower left and inconsequential embossing split, rare Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gerald Simpson, Sotheby's, London, 2-3 Dec 1982, lot 159.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF