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Lot# 5178 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5178 Palestine

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    1918: Rouletted 1 pi. indigo, a fine example, marginal from base of sheet, used on 1918 cover from the Zionist Office, Jerusalem to Zurich tied by "ARMY POST OFFICE / SZ 44" cds in black (Feb 12) in black. Reverse with "Opened by Censor" label and two Zurich arrival cds's (March 21). Slight smudge on adhesive but a rare and early commercial usage on the second day of issue.rnProvenance: Collection "Cihangir", Corinphila sale 121, April 2000, lot 2417.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF