Lot 158
Iraq National Defence revenue: 1971 (15 Oct) pair of imperforate...

Revenue & Telegraph Stamps of the World | S25005
Auction: 29 July 2025 at 14:00 BST
£696
Description
National Defence: 1971 (15 Oct) pair of imperforate colour trials of Tower of Samarra issue in green and red each with Arabic 'National Defence' overprint as issued, affixed to blue Bradbury Wilkinson presentation card (114 x 155mm) with imprint at foot and endorsed 'AS SUBMITTED 15.10.71." at top, the green trial approved for printing, the red rejected. Unique and highly attractive. Ex Springbett. As Ross & Powell CD-5

