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Lot# 988 - 182-185 Auction

  • Lot# : 988 Ceylon

    1857/1899: Pages from an old Maury album, predominantly used with imperforate 6 d. purple brown on blued, 1857/59 1 d., 2 d., 5 d., 6 d., 10 d. and 1 s. (signed Champion), superb 9 d. purple-brown (cert. Bühler and Behr), 1 s. 9 d. green mint (2, one with cert BPB), 2 s. dull blue; 1858 ½ d. dull mauve mint and used (cancelled in red); 1861/64 issues complete with rare 8 d. yellow brown used (cert. BPB), 1864/66 issue complete used, 1869 6 d. Official mint, 1881/82 Telegraphs  from 12 c. to 10 r. mint etc., with a few later issues and duplication of classics on stockcards.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,000 CHF