1948 'SERVICE' opt Gandhi 10R purple-brown & lake, top value of the provisional issue of official stamps for the Governor General's Secretariat at the start of Indian independence period, which were in use for very short period before being withdrawn. Superb fresh MLH, with nice original gum. Scott O112D cat US$225,000. SG O150d cat £160,000 = A$320,000. Great rarity as only tiny number printed and only around 10 examples recorded. Offered strictly only on the basis of the RPSL certificate, but still an amazing opportunity to purchase this perfect quality rarity, which is offered with very low reserve. Ex CT Sturton collection & with 1959 Royal Philatelic Society of London photo-cert. (P)
Estimate A$50000
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Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More
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