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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1305

Niger Coast 1893 (Dec.) Old Calabar Provisionals "5/-" S.G. Type 12 2d. grey-green and carmine surcharged in violet, fresh unused with part original gum, strong colours; a fine example of this very rare stamp. Holcombe Certificate (1988). S.G. 40, £9,000. Photo Estimate £ 4,000-5,000

Sold for
£3,800