Auction: 6004 - British Empire Stamps & Covers, featuring Australia
Lot: 299
India 1882 1r. grey postal forgery, a die proof tête-bêche pair on yellowish wove paper marked "Madras forgery. Very rare"; diagonal crease and a few pinholes clear of the impressions. Also rough perf. 12 unused and used examplesF Estimate £ 180-200
Sold for
£160
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