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Orient Stars Type A Star Kazak, mid 19th century (?)

"Lot 1, the famous type A Star Kazak (estimated at DM 180,000), made for an intense start; called at DM 120,000, bids quickly reached DM 200,000 in DM 10,000 increments until the lot was knocked down at DM 290,000. 342'200 Prices include a buyer's premium of 18 %, provisional sales are not listed. All prices in Deutsche Marks. Exchange rate to the US-Dollar: 1,82 DM = 1,00 $" [= US$188,000]

"The evening auction held on 2nd October 1999 was a complete success..." -- auction report, quoted at source.

Published in Kircheim, E. H.: Orient Stars

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