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  • Lot# : 147 Saudi Arabia

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    1921 (Dec): Unframed Overprint, typographed in Mecca: 1 para dull purple, a positional block of six from base of sheet showing arabic Control 'Th.19' in margin at base, positions 36-37/41-42/46/47 on the sheet of 50 subjects, with position 41 showing variety "Arabic Date Missing at Right". Fresh and fine with large part or unmounted og., some typical scuffing. A rare block, only 60 sheets printed thus only 60 of the variety can possibly exist. Also a marginal example from position 48 showing "Arabic Date at Left" missing with light cto cancel at right but with paper thin. Signed W.A. King/David Graham.
    Starting bid : 220 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold