Lot 338
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Togo, 1915, 50pf black and purple on buff, variety "Togu" (SG H33 var./ Gibbs 34a), position 5, bright color on fresh paper, centrally cancelled by "Lome, Togo/ 7.1.15" c.d.s., the day of issue. Extremely Fine. A fantastic variety. Michel 21I €18,000 ($19,440). Maury €23,000 ($24,840). Maury €23,000 ($24,840)
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THE "TOGU" VARIETY.
Expertization: Signed Bothe and 1990 Holcombe Certificate.
Provenance: The Marquess of Bute
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Realized $18,000 |