used 1888 CC perf. 12½ 3c. on 3d. chocolate, centred to lower left, fine used. A major rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1929). S.G. 24, #4000. Photo | Christie's

Sale 5039

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London

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21 - 22 September 1993

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Lot 191

used 1888 CC perf. 12½ 3c. on 3d. chocolate, centred to lower left, fine used. A major rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1929). S.G. 24, #4000. Photo

Price realised

GBP 3,680

Estimate

GBP 1,500 - GBP 1,800

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used 1888 CC perf. 12½ 3c. on 3d. chocolate, centred to lower left, fine used. A major rarity. R.P.S. Certificate (1929). S.G. 24, #4000. Photo
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