Lot 51295 – Officials: 1887-98 12a purple on red with error first “T” in “STATE” inverted, mint l.h.

Stamp of Indian States » Chamba Officials: 1887-98 12a purple on red with error first "T" in "STATE" inverted, mint l.h.

Lot 51295 – Officials: 1887-98 12a purple on red with error first “T” in “STATE” inverted, mint l.h.

Indian States » Chamba
Price realised
6’000 GBP
Estimate
6’000 – 8’000 GBP
Auction date
Thu 16 Dec 2021 at 14:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
Officials: 1887-98 12a purple on red with error first “T” in “STATE” inverted, mint l.h., extremely fine and fresh, the unique unused example of this variety in private hands (the other being in the Royal Collection), ex Sturton, cert. BPA (2006) (S.G. £16’000).
Catalogue ref: S.G. O14b

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