Lot# 5275 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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Lot# : 5275 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in green on Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, an unused example, marginal from top of sheet with Gibbons Type 10 handstamped surcharge in green, a fine used example tied to small piece by complete strike of "Old Calabar River" circular datestamp (April 20, 1894) in black. Scarce with just 120 stamps issued. Signed Turpin / London Gi = £ 450.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 380 CHF -
