Ended on Monday, October 16, 2017 at 12:30 AM.

(*) Ceylon / Sri Lanka: 1863-66 Watermark Crown CC (23 mm high), on medium thin and slightly soft paper Perf. 11½ 1d. de

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Start of the sale:
Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Item n°473594059
Sale ends:
Monday, October 16, 2017 at 12:30 AM
Lot:
#06212
Catalog:
16. October 2017 - ASIA
Estimated price:
between €5,000.00 and €5,000.00

1863-66 Watermark Crown CC (23 mm high), on medium thin and slightly soft paper
Perf. 11½ 1d. deep blue, unused without gum, very fine. ONE OF THE RAREST STAMPS OF CEYLON, ONLY THREE UNUSED EXAMPLES ARE RECORDED IN PRIVATE HANDS and the one offered here is one of only two in perfect condition according to the census published by Patrick Pearson in the London Philatelist in may 1984. A VERY UNDERPRICED STAMP as it is of similar rarity as Michel 31 Ic of which four unused are known (SG 50), but which catalogues 12.000 EUR. R.P.S. Certificate (2013). Provenance probably Gordon P. Bailey collection (may 1962 lot 337). S.G. 45, Michel 30 Ic.
This Lot is under the margin tax system (§25a UStG). The VAT (MWSt) is not displayed seperate on the bill.

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(*) Ceylon / Sri Lanka: 1863-66 Watermark Crown CC (23 mm high), on medium thin and slightly soft paper Perf. 11½ 1d. de

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