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Lot# 4614 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4614 Nyassaland British Central Africa

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    Provisional 'Cheque' Issue 1898 (March 11): Provisional 1 d. vermilion & grey-blue, Setting I, an unused example, variety "Without Initials on Reverse and Centre Inverted", vertical continuous lines at left and right clear, ironed horizontal bends and slightest of thinning from a previous hinge, unused without gum. Just fifteen examples are believed to exist with a pair housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. An exceptionally attractive example of an enormously rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2022) Gi = £ 32'000.rnrnProvenance: Purchased privately in November 1979.
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 16,000 CHF