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Lot# 3638 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 3638 Great Britain

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    1870 (Oct 1): 1½ d. rose-red, plate 1, lettered "OP / PC" error, an unused example of good centering and colour, unused with redistributed part original gum. The error was not noticed until 1894. Very rare in unused condition Gi G6c = £ 25'000.rnReference: Illustrated in Williams, 'Stamps of Fame' (1949)rnProvenance: Collection King Carol II, Harmer, NY, 29. Mar.1951, lot 21.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,600 CHF