1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 2 pa. claret (Obelisk of the Hippodrome), a fine unused example of good centering and colour, fresh and very fine, merest hint of gum bend at top, large part og. Just 906 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2163
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 2 pa. claret (Obelisk of the Hippodrome), a fine unused example of good centering and colour, top right perf. with small grease spot and slight hinge thin on large part og. Just 906 stamps surcharged Gi = £ 550. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 220.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 220
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2164
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 2 pa. claret (Obelisk of the Hippodrome), an unused block of four, of excellent colour and freshness, hinged as a precautionary measure, large part og. A magnificent multiple of great scarcity, just 906 stamps issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 2'200+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,800.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 3800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2165
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 2 pa. claret (Obelisk of the Hippodrome), a fine used example, marginal from base of sheet, tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. One toned perf., otherwise scarce and fine, just 906 examples issued Gi = £ 550.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2166
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 5 pa. dull brownish purple (Leander's Tower), an unused example of fresh colour, dried large part og. Scarce, just 1'215 stamps issued Gi = £ 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 200.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2167
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 5 pa. dull brownish purple (Leander's Tower), an unused example of fresh colour, dried large part og. Scarce, just 1'215 stamps issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2168
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 5 pa. dull brownish purple (Leander's Tower), an unused horizontal pair, slight splitting and hinged as a precautionary measure, dried large part og. Scarce, just 1'215 stamps issued. A scarce multiple Gi = £ 800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2169
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ¼ a. on Turkey 5 pa. dull brownish purple (Leander's Tower), a used example, tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black, one toned perf. at top otherwise very fine. Scarce, just 1'215 stamps issued Gi = £ 425. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 120.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2170
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (Lighthouse Garden), an unused example centred to left, of good colour, hinge remnants, part og. A rare stamp, just 242 issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 2'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2171
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (Lighthouse Garden), a used mostly on small piece, tied by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. One toned perf. but a rare stamp, just 242 issued Gi = £ 2'250. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,700.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2172
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (Mosque of Selim), an unused example of perfect centering and fresh colour, slight paper adherence on reverse, very fine, large part og. A very rare stamp with just 119 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 5'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 11,000.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 11000
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2173
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (Mosque of Selim), an unused example of good colour, one perf. with tone spot, without gum. A very rare stamp with just 119 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 4'500. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2174
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe), an unused example of fresh colour and fine appearance, minor aging on large part og. A very rare stamp with just 274 examples issued Gi = £ 1'300.rnrnProvenance: Tommy Allen. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 800.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2175
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. blue (Mosque of Sultan Ahmed), an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine appearance, aging on large part og. and some black ink adherence on gum. A very scarce stamp with just 820 examples issued. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 550.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 240.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 240
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2176
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. blue (Mosque of Sultan Ahmed), an unused example, slightly soiled on lower perfs., slightly aged large part og. A very scarce stamp with just 820 examples issued Gi = £ 550.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 190.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2177
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. blue (Mosque of Sultan Ahmed), a used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Fresh and very fine, a scarce stamp with just 820 examples issued Gi = £ 600.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 200.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2178
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, an unused example of good colour, fresh and fine, large part og. A very scarce stamp with just 415 examples issued. Signd Holcombe. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 900.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 420.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2179
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, an unused example of good colour, fresh and very fine, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 415 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 900.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2180
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, an unused example of good colour, of fine appearance, hinge remnants on part og. A very scarce stamp with just 415 examples issued. Signed Economist (Edward Stern, 1926). Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 850.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 320.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 320
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2181
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 20 pa. red (Castle of Europe) with star in dull blue, a very fine example used on neat 'Roffey' cover addressed to the Lieutenant at GHQ in Baghdad, tied by 'Bagdad' cds (11.SEP.17 / 11.30 AM) in black. Circular "Passed Censor / D" in red alongside and reverse with F.P.O. No. (55) datestamp of arrival. Just 415 stamps issued. Illustrated in the F. Khalaltschy handbook on page 175. A splendid and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Shanahan, Dublin, Sale 71, 19 July 1958, lot 842. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 3,200.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 3200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2182
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. blue (Mosque of Sultan Ahmed) with star in red, an unused example centred to right, one slightly blunt perf. and tiny wrinkles but of fresh and fine appearance, hinge remnants on part og. An exceedingly rare stamp with just 59 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 11'000.rnrnProvenance: Corinphila sale 91, 2-9 March 1996, lot 5609.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 3,500.00
Sold...CHF 4,600.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 4600
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2184
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. carmine (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 12½, an unused horizontal pair of good colour, light tone spot on perf. and unobtrusive diagonal gum bend but of very fresh appearance, large part og. A very rare stamp with just 270 examples issued, rarer still in a multiple. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 3'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,600.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2600
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2186
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. carmine (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), a used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds in black (17.SEP.17), heavy stain at right but good reference for this very rare stamp with just 270 examples issued Gi = £ 1'700.rn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 360.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 360
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2187
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. carmine (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), a very fine example used on neat 'Roffey' cover addressed to the Lieutenant at GHQ in Baghdad, tied by 'Bagdad' cds (14.SEP.17 / 11.30 AM) in black. Circular "Passed Censor / D" in red alongside and reverse with F.P.O. No. 55 datestamp of arrival (Sept 15). Just 270 stamps issued. Illustrated in the F. Khalatschy handbook on page 176. Slight crease to envelope away from adhesive at upper right, but a delightful and very rare cover.rnrnProvenance: Shanahan, Dublin, Sale 71, 19 July 1958, lot 843. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,000.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2188
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. blue (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, an unused example of good colour and of fine appearance, perforations a tad blunted, minor aging on perfs. on reverse with small nick at right, large part og. A very rare stamp with just 148 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 4'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,000.00
Sold...CHF 4,800.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 4800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2189
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. blue (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, a fine lightly used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Perforations a tad close to the edge of the piece and a wrinkle at upper right of no significance, rare and very fine with just 148 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 4'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, October 2000, lot 4727.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 2,200.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2190
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. blue (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, a fine lightly used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds in black. Slight rub on lower right corner perforation. Very rare and very fine with just 148 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 4'500.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,200.00
Sold...CHF 1,800.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2191
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 12½, a fine unused example of good colour and centering, fresh and fine, large part og. Just 1'339 examples issued, but less with this perforation. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 800. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2192
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, an unused example of fine appearance, fresh and very fine, large part og. Scarce stamp with just 1'339 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 475. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 180.00
Sold...CHF 300.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2193
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, an unused example of fine appearance, unobtrusive horizontal bend and pencil manuscript on reverse on large part og. Scarce stamp, just 1'339 examples issued. Signed HRH (Harmer) Gi = £ 425. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 190.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2194
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 12½, a fine unused block of four of good colour and centering, fresh and fine, hinged as a precaution across perforations, large part og. Just 1'339 examples issued, but less with this perforation and multiples can only be considered as great rarities. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 3'400+. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 2,800.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 2800
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2195
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. black & violet (Old GPO Building, Constantinople), perf. 13½, a used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Scarce stamp, just 1'339 examples issued Gi = £ 450. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 440.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 440
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2196
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), an unused example, centred to left but of fresh colour, large part og. A very rare stamp with just 346 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'600.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2197
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), a used example, tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. Note the second 'D' in BAGHDAD has failed to print. A very rare stamp with just 346 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'900.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, October 2000, lot 4729.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,400.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2198
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, an unused example, of fresh colour, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 1'261 examples issued Gi = £ 400.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2199
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, an unused example, of fresh colour, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 1'261 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 400.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 190.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 190
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2200
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, an unused vertical pair, of fresh colour, large part og., lower stamp unmounted og. A scarce stamp, particularly so in a multiple, with just 1'261 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 850.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 480.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 480
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2201
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, an unused vertical pair, lower stamp small surface rub at base but of fresh colour, large part og. A scarce stamp, particularly so in a multiple, with just 1'261 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 800.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 300.00
Sold...CHF 340.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 340
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2202
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, an unused horizontal strip of four, of fresh colour, hinged as a precautionary measure, large part og. A scarce stamp, particularly so in a multiple, with just 1'261 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'700+.rnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 750.00
Sold...CHF 1,200.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1200
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2203
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building) with star & crescent in red, a fine used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. A fine and scarce stamp with just 1'261 examples issued Gi = £ 425.rnrn (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 400.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 400
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2204
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged ½ a. on Turkey 10 pa. green (GPO Building, Constantinople), a fine example used on 'Roffey' cover addressed to the Lieutenant at GHQ in Baghdad, tied by slightly watery 'Bagdad' cds (11.SEP.17) in black. Circular "Passed Censor / D" in red alongside and reverse with F.P.O. No. 55 datestamp of arrival (Sept 11). Just 1'261 stamps issued. Not illustrated in the F. Khalatschy handbook. Slight crease to envelope away from adhesive at upper right, but a delightful and very rare cover. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 1,500.00
Sold...CHF 1,900.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1900
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2205
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (GPO Building) with star & crescent in black, a used example on small piece with variety "Value Omitted", fresh and very fine, cancelled by clear 'Baghdad' cds of First Day of Issue (1 SEP 17) in black. Illustrated in the Khalatschy handbook on page 70. An enormously rare stamp and one of the key items of Iraq philately. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 10'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 17 Dec 1923, lot 357; Harmers, London, 22 Dec 1953, lot 314; Collection Marquess of Bute, Robson Lowe, 20 May 1959, lot 33; Harmers, London, 8 July 1999, lot 1018. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 12,000.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 12000
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2206
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (GPO Building) with star & crescent in black, an unused example of fresh colour, vertical gum crease and some light aging on perfs. not detracting greatly from appearance, large part og. A very scarce stamp with just 270 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'300. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 350.00
Sold...CHF 380.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 380
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2207
Symbol:
Cat No: Collection
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (GPO Building) with star & crescent in black, a used example tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. A very scarce stamp with just 270 examples issued. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Cihangir', Corinphila sale 123, October 2000, lot 4731.rnrnrnrn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 950.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 950
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2208
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (1905 Toughra) with star & crescent in black, perf. 13½ x 12, an unused example of fine colour and superb appearance, large part og. A rare stamp with just 249 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'400.rnrnProvenance: Shreves, Dallas, 15 Sept 2000, lot 1771. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 1,300.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1300
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2209
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (1905 Toughra) with star & crescent in black, perf. 13½ x 12, an unused example of good colour, minor bends due to the thin paper not affecting frontal appearance, unused without gum. A rare stamp with just 249 examples issued. Signed Peter Holcombe Gi = £ 1'400. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2210
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (1905 Toughra) with star & crescent in black, perf. 13½ x 12, a used example of good colour, tied to small piece by 'Bagdad' cds (17.SEP.17) in black. A rare stamp with just 249 examples issued Gi = £ 1'500. (Image 1)(Image)
Opening CHF 400.00
Sold...CHF 1,100.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 1100
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2211
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 1 a. on Turkey 20 pa. rose (1901 Toughra) with five pointed star & crescent in black, perf. 13½, an unused example of good colour, minor horizontal gum bend mentioned for complete accuracy only and not affecting the appearance in any way, fresh and very fine, large part og. A exceedingly rare stamp with just 65 examples issued. Signed Herbert Bloch. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 13'000. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image 3)(Image)
Opening CHF 5,000.00
Sold...CHF 6,000.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 6000
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2212
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), with star and crescent in red, an unused example, of fresh colour, toned along top perforations, large part og. A scarce stamp with just 1'051 examples issued Gi = £ 425.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 150.00
Sold...CHF 180.00
Closed..Dec-04-2019, 19:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 244
Lot No: 2213
Symbol:
1917 (Sept 1): Surcharged 2 a. on Turkey 1 pi. ultramarine (GPO Building), with star and crescent in red, an unused example, of fresh colour, couple of small spots in the right hand margin, minor gum bends on large part og. A scarce stamp with just 1'051 examples issued Gi = £ 425.rn (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
