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Lot# 4812 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4812 Brit. Somaliland

    Official 1903 (June 1): Official India 8 a. dull mauve, an unused horizontal lower right corner pair, "B" over "M" setting, right hand stamp showing variety "No Stop after "M" of ON. H. M. S.", manuscript notation in margin, fresh and fine, stamps unmounted og. Very rare, with just ten examples possible Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1587.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF