Lot 31938 – The Famous Burrus Unused Red Scinde Dawk 1852 “
Lot 31938 – The Famous Burrus Unused Red Scinde Dawk 1852 “
India
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
80’000 – 100’000 EUR
Auction date
Fri 21 Sep 2012 at 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
The Famous Burrus Unused Red Scinde Dawk
1852 “Scinde Dawk” 1/2a red, unused, light crack between 6 & 7 o’clock, very fine.
This is the only known and recognised example of the red Scinde Dawk unused.
A World Philatelic Gem being the first stamp of Asia in the finest known quality, which could be considered as the most valuable stamp of India.
Provenance: Ex Burrus
Expertise: Cert. BPA (1964) and signed by Robson Lowe
Estimate: € 80’000 – € 100’000 Auction
Catalogue
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