Lot# 5152 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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Lot# : 5152 Lagos
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1874/75: The first issue set of six to 1 s. orange (15½ mm.) unused, wmk. Crown CC, perf. 12½, overprinted CANCELLED horizontally in black (Samuel Type D6), all of vibrant colour, generally well centred, somewhat typical erratic perforations, fresh and very fine, large part og. An exceptional and rare set.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 8 Dec 2005, lot 3860.Starting bid : 1,000 CHFHammer price : 1,600 CHF -
