Lot 325
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Togo, 1915, 3m violet-black (Maury 52), cancelled by "Anecho Togo" undated circular handstamp in blue, short perf. at left. Nevertheless Very Fine and one of the supreme rarities of Togo. Michel 18. Michel €50,000 ($54,000)
ONLY TWO EXAMPLES, BOTH USED, ARE RECORDED OF THE 3 MARK.
Expertization: Signed Champion and 1987 Holcombe Certificate.
Provenance: Colonel Howland Green
This is at least equal in quality to the other known example (Marquess of Bute, Robson Lowe, 17 June 1959, lot 196, realized £1750), which has the top frame line rubbed.
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