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Auction: 11033 - Autumn Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1071

Cyprus 1880 (1 April) Overprints on Stamps of Great Britain Issued Stamps, Mint One Penny Plate 208 Overprint Omitted Variety 1d. red Plate 208 vertical marginal pair, AF-BF, AF with variety overprint omitted, fresh good colour and with large part original gum; a few short perfs. and with the usual gum creasing in places, none of which detract from the fine appearance of this exceptionally rare item. One of the great rarities of Cyprus philately. S.G. 2b, £25,000. Photo Estimate £ 20,000-25,000 provenance: Henry J. Duveen

Sold for
£15,000