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Auction: SW1004 - The Collector's Series - Europe and Overseas
Lot: 1369

1944, Dec 30. Postage dues 1s. in stunning block of 18, tied by very rare ´´Asmara/Cassa P.T. Eritrea/Il Cassiere´´ datestamp, being an extraordinary franking of 18 shillings which was used to pay a cumulative tax at the Asmara post office. This is undoubtedly one of the most significant items of this field, representing the largest franking known exhibiting postage due adhesives -the 1s. denomination is the most difficult to find of the five values issued, with this feature further enhancing the importance of this item-. Sa. 5.

Estimate
€1,500