Malta 1935 #184 variety, stamps VF */**. Variety "Extra Flagstaff" story on the 1/2d. This variety of all, is the most famous and still attracts research. Most likely from the center printing plate originally by Bradbury Wilkinson. The printing plates were later taken over by Waterlow & then De La Rue. Once recognized, erasure of the flaw was begun. The single stamp illustrates the full-on variety. The blocks clearly illustrate the follow-on attempts at removing the error and show the progression, slowly reaching the final (bottom block) where it cannot be seen at all, but where one can still see the location of where the flaw was. Very nice and scarce. Suggested bid $150.00. (Image)
Est. C$ 150-200
Opening C$ 200.00
Sold...C$ 200.00
Closed..Oct-03-2021, 16:41:31 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 149
Lot No: 624
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Malta 1935 #185 variety, stamps VF **. Variety "Short Extra Flagstaff". Stanley Gibbons 2020 catalog (180 Pounds) CAD $310.00. (Image)
Est. C$ 45-60
Opening C$ 80.00
Sold...C$ 80.00
Closed..Oct-03-2021, 16:42:24 EST
Sold For 80
Sale No: 149
Lot No: 625
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Malta 1988-2007 collection, stamps VF **. Collection of 679 stamps & 26 S/S mint never hinged on pages. Many topicals all in complete sets. Scott 2021 catalog CAD $1340.00. (Image)