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Lot 227 (x) Bechuanaland
- SG53b
Description
Bechuanaland. 1889 "Four Pence" on ½d. Vermilion. Issued Stamps. ½d. vermilion variety "ourpence" omitted [97] in a lower left corner block of six, large part original gum; some creasing in margin and top row. A magnificent and highly important block, the lettering of [98] deteriorated during printing. Extremely rare, possible a single also exists. R.P.S. Certificate (1989) and B.P.A. Certificate (1997). S.G. 53b, £15,000. Photo (Estimate £8000 - £10000)
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5500.00 GBP
(app. 6527 EUR, app. 7253 USD)
Import 5%
End date of bidding:
Tuesday May 13th, 2025, 08:00 BST
