Lot 51484 – 1893 Provisional 1/2d on 2 1/2d type 3 in vermilio

Stamp of Nigerias » Niger Coast Protectorate 1893 Provisional 1/2d on 2 1/2d type 3 in vermilio

Lot 51484 – 1893 Provisional 1/2d on 2 1/2d type 3 in vermilio

Nigerias » Niger Coast Protectorate
Price realised
8’500 GBP
Estimate
4’000 – 5’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 25 Jun 2015 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1893 Provisional 1/2d on 2 1/2d type 3 in vermilion in left marginal strip of three with 1/2d type 8 in green either side, mint, one short perf., very fine and rare (SG £14’000 for SG.10, £500 each for SG.27) Note: Fig.45 in John Sacher’s “The Oil Rivers and Niger Coast Surcharged Provisionals and Bisected Stamps” Provenance: Danson and Fraser Expertise: Cert. RPS (1935)
Catalogue ref: 10,27

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