unused 18c. on 45c. showing variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum; rounded top left corner and light vertical gum crease, nevertheless a good example of this rare variety. S.G. 26a, £1300. Photo | Christie's

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BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

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20 July 2000

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Lot 678

unused 18c. on 45c. showing variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum; rounded top left corner and light vertical gum crease, nevertheless a good example of this rare variety. S.G. 26a, £1300. Photo

Price realised

GBP 345

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 400

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unused 18c. on 45c. showing variety surcharge double, unused with large part original gum; rounded top left corner and light vertical gum crease, nevertheless a good example of this rare variety. S.G. 26a, £1300. Photo

Provenance

Col. J.R. Danson, 1971
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