ABU DHABI – 1966, 30f on 30np Red Orange, Arabic Surcharge – Worth US.$14,500

“20f” Instead of “30f” (18b; SG 18a). Mint N.H. plate no. 1A se-tenant block of 16, position 2 the error (position R. 7/8 on sheet), bright color
VERY FINE AND EXCEPTIONALLY RARE EXAMPLE OF THE ARABIC “20” INSTEAD OF “30” SURCHARGE ERROR. ONLY FIVE EXAMPLES ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN SOLD.
The error was noticed shortly after release and pulled from sale. Only five sheets are believed to have been sold. One of the rarest modern errors of the Middle East and the first example we have offered since keeping computerized records. Catalogued as the error only. SG £9,000