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Auction: 15023 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2900

Ireland, featuring the "O'Brien" Collection of 1922-34 and 1940-68 "Map of Ireland" Type
1922 Thom Overprint
2d. orange, Die II, marginal from the top of the sheet, variety overprint inverted, tied on 1922 (28 Dec.) envelope to Lytham by Dublin c.d.s.; the envelope with light vertical folds well clear of the adhesive, otherwise fine and very rare. Hamilton-Bowen Certificate (2015). S.G. 34 var. Photo

note: It has long been the subject of controversy as to whether this stamp was regularly issued. This is a "proving" cover, as no postage due charges were raised.

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Estimate
£2,000 to £2,500