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Auction: 9016 - Important Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 19

Cape of Good Hope 1861 (Feb.-Apr.) "Woodblock" Issue 4d. vermilion error of colour, strong colour and with well-balanced margins, cancelled at foot leaving the value tablet clear and "Hope" largely clear; small tear to right of "r" of "four" and with a faint crease, ink offset initials on reverse. Of wonderful appearance and a most attractive example of this well-renowned error. Holcombe Certificate (1996). S.G. 14e, £40,000 Estimate £ 12,000-15,000 provenance: Ferrari, Sale 2, 1921

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