Lot# 5236 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
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Lot# : 5236 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in carmine on Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, a used example with Gibbons Type 4 handstamped surcharge in carmine, tied to small piece by "Old Calabar River" cds (March 16, 1894) in black. Just 120 stamps issued, a scarce stamp Gi = £ 475.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1460.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 200 CHF -
