Johore: 1922-41 Sultan $500 blue & red, top value wmk script. Superb fresh MNH, pristine never hinged original gum, beautiful deep colours. Scott 125 cat US$23,000 for M, SG 128 cat £24,000 for M, so should be at least double, £48,000 MNH (actually much under-catalogued by SG being similar level of rarity to the Straits Settlements KGV $500 which cat £75,000. Also we can mention that we previously sold a hinged example for $30,000 + commission, while this stamp is perfect MNH). Great rarity, only tiny number of mint ones recorded & only several genuine MNH known, which appear to have originated from one split blk of 4. Very important ultra high value of the Malayan States & of the entire KGV period. 1964 Bolaffi & 1967 Diena photo certs, while diff new certificate can be obtained on request. (P)
Estimate A$50000
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