unused 2/6d. black and brown showing variety overprint reading downwards, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 37a, £4000. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1280

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

Spink London

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18 - 19 July 2001

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Lot 821

unused 2/6d. black and brown showing variety overprint reading downwards, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 37a, £4000. Photo

Price realised

GBP 1,840

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 1,800

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unused 2/6d. black and brown showing variety overprint reading downwards, fine mint. Very rare. S.G. 37a, £4000. Photo
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