Proof Specimen SPECIMENS AND CANCELLED OVERPRINTS:1d. deep blue, 3d. red-brown, 6d. rose and 1/- deep green, each imperforate and handstamped "CANCELLED" (Type D6). A very rare and highly attractive set. Photo. | Christie's

Sale 5039

Stamps-BE & GB

London

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21 - 22 September 1993

Browse Sale

Lot 177

Proof Specimen SPECIMENS AND CANCELLED OVERPRINTS:1d. deep blue, 3d. red-brown, 6d. rose and 1/- deep green, each imperforate and handstamped ''CANCELLED'' (Type D6). A very rare and highly attractive set. Photo.

Price realised

GBP 1,840

Estimate

GBP 800 - GBP 1,000

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Proof Specimen SPECIMENS AND CANCELLED OVERPRINTS:1d. deep blue, 3d. red-brown, 6d. rose and 1/- deep green, each imperforate and handstamped "CANCELLED" (Type D6). A very rare and highly attractive set. Photo.
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