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Auction: 4016 - Cape of Good Hope Triangular Issues: The Dr. James Foght Collection
Lot: 625

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE 1861 "Woodblock" Issue Due to the nature of the paper used for these issues many examples show irregularities, both in the form of surface pitting and in the form of pre-printing paper creases. Our descriptions usually exclude the above, any defects mentioned being those which occurred after the stamps were delivered The balance of the issue, comprising 1d. (5) and 4d. (6) in a variety of shades, some with margins all round; faults or defects in places though generally of fair to fine appearance Estimate £ 800-1,000

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