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Lot# 5213 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5213 Ireland

    1921: Unofficial "IRISH / FREE STATE / PROV. GOVT" overprint, on Great Britain KGV ½ d green and 1 ½d. red-brown, used on 1921 cover locally within Dublin, tied by machine cancel (Dec 19), addressed to Dr. Stafford Johnson, central vertical filing crease not immediately apparent, some minor imperfections to cover, rare.rnNote: Dr John Stafford Johnson (1889-1983) was a well known Irish philatelist who often exhibited and is remembered for his passion for postal hostory. rnProvenance: Collection "Dr Dulin", David Feldman, Geneva, 5-8 May 2004, lot 20109.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF