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  • Lot# : 1149 Sierra Leone

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    1897: 2½ d. on 3 d. lilac & green, the superb mint strip of four showing all four types of overprint (Gi Types 8, 10, 11, 12), the fourth stamp showing slight kiss print of the 'Postage' overprint leaving the last 'E' in 'Postage' slightly doubled, fresh and extremely fine, superb large part original gum. Delightful and scarce strip. Cert. Philatelic Foundation (1962) Scott 49+50+51+48 = $ 680+/Gi = £ 625+.
    Provenance: Collection H. A. Pattiz.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF