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Auction: 9037 - The "Pierron" Collection of British Commonwealth Missing Colours
Lot: 1191

Canada 2002 (3 Jan.) Chinese New Year 48c. with red (die-stamped), red (litho), charcoal and fluorescent tagging omitted, a marginal example with colour dots, fine. Pierron CA4232MCa, £1,000; Sc. 1932i; unlisted in S.G. Photo Estimate £ 400-500 Note: The missing colours result in the loss of the die-stamped red horse, embossing, the country name and value, the various inscriptions, and fluorescent tagging. Gold is also missing, but affects the selvedge but not the stamps. Printing took place in at least two stages. One of the stages was completely omitted which explains why so many elements are missing. quantity: 25 mint

Sold for
£380