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Auction: 1013 - The Alexander Reid Collections of Antiqua, Cayman islands and Ceylon
Lot: 149

Ceylon 1885 (Jan.-Mar.) Surcharges Watermark Crown CC, perf. 14 5c. on 36c. blue, two examples showing misplaced surcharge (vertically and horizontally), Types 6 (wing-margin at right; no gum) and 11 (some gum disturbance and minor toning) respectively. Two striking varieties. S.G. 156, £600. Photo Estimate £ 150-180

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