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Lot# 277 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 277 Victoria

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    Stamp Duty Series 1884/96: Lithographed 15 s. mauve, wmk. first V over Crown sideways, perf. 12½, an unused example, centred slightly to right, of excellent fresh colour but for shading from original hinge at top, overprinted "SPECIMEN" diagonally in black, large part og. A rare stamp, Ceremuga records just three examples with this type of overprint. Cert. Ceremuga (2011).rnrnNote: The collection of His Majesty King Charles III contains a single example of the issued stamp, described somewhat more correctly as 'pale mauve'.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF