Lot# 4569 - Auction 309-320
Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 4569 British East Africa
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Recess by De La Rue 1897/1903: Rupee values, wmk. Crown CC, the unused set of eight values to 50 r. mauve, all in vertical strips of five, overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black, the 1 r. being the ultramarine shade, 50 r. mauve with lower two stamps with diagonal crease, of spectacular appearance with Specimen multiples of this size being extremely rare, large part og. or unmounted og. Gi = £ 3'650+.Starting bid : 1,200 CHFHammer price : 4,000 CHF -
