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Lot# 4273 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4273 Seychelles

    1893 (Jan 1): Surcharged Locally 12 c. on Die I 16 c. chestnut & blue, an unused example, variety "Surcharge Double", centred to left but of fine fresh colour, The reverse somewhat browned not affecting the appearance of a great rarity - just three examples of this stamp are known, one of which, an unused example, is housed in the collection of His Majesty Charles III. Certs. BPA (1967) and BPA (2004) Gi = £ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Peter Morgan, Grosvenor, London, 25 May 2004, lot 182.
    Starting bid : 7,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 9,500 CHF