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Lot# 5263 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5263 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in violet on Great Britain 2 d. grey-green & carmine, a used example with Gibbons Type 9 handstamped surcharge in violet, cancelled by "Old Calabar River" circular datestamp (July 19, 1895) in black. A fine example of a scarce stamp with just 120 stamps issued Gi = £ 400.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1464.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF