unused 8a. dull mauve showing State 3 of variety "Br1tish" for "British" [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. Photo

for "British" [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. Photo" /> unused 8a. dull mauve showing State 3 of variety "Br1tish" for "British" [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. 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 185

unused 8a. dull mauve showing State 3 of variety ''Br1tish'' for ''British'' [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. Photo

Price realised

GBP 598

Estimate

GBP 450 - GBP 500

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unused 8a. dull mauve showing State 3 of variety "Br1tish" for "British" [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. Photo
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Lot 185

unused 8a. dull mauve showing State 3 of variety ''Br1tish'' for ''British'' [120], fine unused with large part original gum. Rare. S.G. 57a, £950. Photo

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