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Auction: 25016 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 1143

(x) India
1854-55 Issue
Half Anna
Die II, Stone C
An indigo unused block of sixteen (4x4) [29-32/53-56], with sheet margin at right showing part inscription "...e cut off and affixed towards the RIGHT HAND CORN...", [29-32, 37-39 and 56] with retouch to eye, [32 and 45] with retouches to chignon, clear margins all round, some creasing affecting lowermost row otherwise of wonderful, fresh and fine appearance, a very rare multiple indeed. S.G. 7, £5,600+. Photo.

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Estimate
£3,000 to £3,500

Starting price
£2200