Specimen ½d. to £1 set of ten in horizontal strips of four, each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type D12), fresh and fine mint. Very rare multiples. S.G. 114-124, £600+. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1299

THE SIR JOHN MARRIOTT COLLECTION OF TRINIDAD STAMPS & COVERS

Spink London

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19 September 2001

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Specimen ½d. to £1 set of ten in horizontal strips of four, each overprinted ''SPECIMEN'' (Type D12), fresh and fine mint. Very rare multiples. S.G. 114-124, £600+. Photo

Price realised

GBP 368

Estimate

GBP 200 - GBP 250

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Specimen ½d. to £1 set of ten in horizontal strips of four, each overprinted "SPECIMEN" (Type D12), fresh and fine mint. Very rare multiples. S.G. 114-124, £600+. Photo
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Overprinted "SPECIMEN"
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