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Auction: 9003 - British Empire
Lot: 59

Cape of Good Hope 1861 So-called "Woodblock" issue 1d. pale bright blue error of colour, bars cancellation leaving the figure of Hope largely uncancelled and the value tablet completely untouched, a little touched at foot, large margins other sides, corner crease at right and a small stain above "od" of "good", otherwise fine. A most attractive example of this famous error. S.G. 13ca, £30,000. Photo Estimate £ 8,000-10,000

Sold for
£7,000