Auction No. 31 Saturday, 3 September 2022 / 1:00 pm start
Ceylon 1857/59 Group, possibly 1861/64 with perfs ...
Estimate $65
Realised: $110 plus premium
Category: Commonwealth & Foreign
Lot Details
Ceylon 1857/59 Group, possibly 1861/64 with perfs removed on one but all with clear margins. Ceremuga statements (2002) state "all stamps are genuine, heavily repaired with all margins added & framelines painted in". Comprises 8d & 9d x 2 each & 2/- x 3. A salutary lesson in taking care when assessing condition of classics! Extra perfd 8d included for shade comparison. (8)
