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Auction: 11018 - Spring Collector's Series
Lot: 960

Switzerland Cantonal Issues Basel 1845 "Dove" 2 1/2r. carmine, black and blue, large margins and showing a portion of the adjoining stamp at left, tied by red double ring Basel c.d.s. of 24 April 1850 to entire (side flaps missing) addressed to Herrn Bavier "Allhier"; very fresh colours and sharp embossing, fine. A lovely example of this rare stamp. Von Der Weid Certificate (1988). S.G. B1, £30,000. Zumstein 34,000Frs. Photo Estimate £ 4,500-5,500

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