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Auction: 26014 - Stamps and Covers of Asia
Lot: 5143

(x) India
The 1854-55 Lithographed Issues
Half Anna Die I, Stone A
A specialised, used study of the 9th Group with [9] singles (2), one showing worn corner ornament and upper arches at right, the other with retouch to hair on forehead and 8th arch at right, [9-10] pair with strong retouches to hair, jewel, band of diadem, kiss-curl and arches at left (ex Dawson), A2 and X2 stone examples, and single tied to cover, of unknown stone but showing hollow eye typical of rare stones. Mostly four margined, mixed condition though a useful group, expertly written up on pages.

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Estimate
£350 to £450

Starting price
£280