Lot 81099 – 1915 (Jan) 30h black and carmine, overprinted in r
Lot 81099 – 1915 (Jan) 30h black and carmine, overprinted in r
Tanganyika » Mafia Island British Occupation » 1915 (Jan) “G. R. / MAFIA” Type 1 Overprint in Reddish Violet
Price realised
2’000 GBP
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Auction date
Fri 8 Dec 2017 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1915 (Jan) 30h black and carmine, overprinted in reddish violet, mint block of four showing HANDSTAMP OMITTED on bottom pair on bottom pair with ink initials “JDM” (J.D. Mackay who was the Governor), minor perf. separations and rounded corner at top left, diagonal bend at bottom, a very rare variety (Gibbs 6Ca)
Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1992) Catalogue ref: M6C var
Catalogue
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