French Colonies: Gabon, 1888-89, 15c on 10c black on lavender (Scott 6), o.g., exceptionally fresh, Fine to Very Fine, with a 2020 Sismondo certificate. Yvert 6; €7,500 ($8,410).
A very rare stamp—only 400 were produced and most were used—very few mint examples have survived. Scott $6,000 Suggested Bid $2,500-3,500 (Image)
Scott $6,000 Suggested Bid $2,500
Opening US$ 1,700.00
Sold...US$ 1,700.00
Closed..Mar-29-2021, 13:08:54 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 755
Lot No:255
Symbol:Cat No:9
French Colonies: Gabon, 1888-89, 25c on 10c black on lavender (Scott 9), o.g., remarkably fresh and mathematically centered, Extremely Fine, with a 2020 Sismondo certificate. Yvert 9; €7,500 ($8,410).
Likely the finest mint example in existence—only 400 were produced and most of them were used. Scott $6,000 Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000 (Image)