Corinphila Auction 291-297 Day 1

Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915 (Sept 11): Setting VI. Coronation 3 t. red, crimson and gold, an unused example, position 5, centred to right, of fine appearance but for corner bend at lower right, some tropical staining on reverse and horizontal gum bends, large part og. A remarkable example of this stamp, just 48 stamps were issued. Rare. Signed Calves Gi = £ 11'000.rnProvenance: Christie's, New York, 5 May 1993, lot 4100.