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  • Lot# : 4329 Great Britain

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    I.R. Official 1902 (April 29): 5 s. carmine, an unused example of superb centering and fresh colour, overprinted SPECIMEN (Type 16) in black, large part og. Slightest of ink rubs at top from the overprint but an extremely scarce stamp, ex the National Postal Museum archives Gi MO6s = £ 6'500.rnProvenance: H.C.V. Adams collection, Robson Lowe 9 May 1956, lot 168; Collection Dr. C.L. Casimir, Bonhams, London, 1 March 2006, lot 527.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF