Stamps & Covers Public Auction 363

1918 Red Cross 'FOUR CENTS' opt Malayan Tapir 1c black & chocolate, blk of 8, error IMPERF BETWEEN on 2 horiz pairs in centre of blk, se-tenant with normal outer stamps at sides. Superb fresh MNH, nice never hinged original gum which is somewhat dull from interleaving. SG 235a cat £6000 for M pairs, should be at least double, £12,000 MNH, plus premium for blk. Extremely rare error as only 1 column of 10 was recorded & spectacular as such se-tenant MNH blk. 2020 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P)
Estimate A$13000