unused Block of Four 1899 (2 Mar.) "SPECIAL POST" 1/- blue-green fresh mint block of four from left of sheet, also 1899 (25 Aug.) "PIGEON GRAM" used single. C.P. VP2/4, $1000. | Christie's

Sale 5039

Stamps-BE & GB

London

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21 - 22 September 1993

Browse Sale

Lot 1123 | Great Barrier Island Read more

unused Block of Four 1899 (2 Mar.) ''SPECIAL POST'' 1/- blue-green fresh mint block of four from left of sheet, also 1899 (25 Aug.) ''PIGEON GRAM'' used single. C.P. VP2/4, $1000.

Price realised

GBP 104

Estimate

GBP 100 - GBP 120

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unused Block of Four 1899 (2 Mar.) "SPECIAL POST" 1/- blue-green fresh mint block of four from left of sheet, also 1899 (25 Aug.) "PIGEON GRAM" used single. C.P. VP2/4, $1000.
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