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Lot# 5264 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5264 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, an unused horizontal pair with left hand stamp Gibbons Type 9 handstamped surcharge in violet, second stamp with 'Half / Penny' handstamped surcharge (Gibbons Type 7) in violet, typical speckles from red blotting paper utilised to store the stamps on large part og. Just 120 stamps issued, a wonderful and extremely rare multiple. Signed A. Diena. Cert. BPA (1964) Gi = £ 1'000++.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 28 Aug 1997, lot 1236.
    Starting bid : 600 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF