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Lot# 154 - 186-190 Auction

  • Lot# : 154 Chile

    1934/52: Airmail 50 peso brown violet, mint example for comparison with used Postal Forgery, the Forgery with lack of definition and printed by lithography rather than recess, the differences noticeable in the '5' of '50' and in the radial background at upper left corner. The Forgery was a deliberate attempt to defraud the Post Office. Scarce and most unusual stamp, with article on the subject attached.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold