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Lot# 4 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 4 Afghanistan

    1872/73 (Dated 1289): 6 shahi (½ rupee) reddish purple on thin yellowish wove paper, position 4 on the composite sheet of 4 subjects, a fine large margined example with small trace of stain at top left and thinned in top margin well away from design (could perhaps be trimmed for a better appearance), however a very rare stamp indeed. Signed Todd AIEP Gi = £ 700.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 800 CHF