Lot 81107 – 1915 (Jan) 1r carmine, overprinted in reddish viol
Lot 81107 – 1915 (Jan) 1r carmine, overprinted in reddish viol
Tanganyika » Mafia Island British Occupation » 1915 (Jan) “G. R. / MAFIA” Type 1 Overprint in Reddish Violet
Price realised
10’000 GBP
Estimate
3’000 – 5’000 GBP
Auction date
ven. 8 déc. 2017 à 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1915 (Jan) 1r carmine, overprinted in reddish violet, never hinged marginal single, very fine and extremely rare, only 12 examples issued (SG £8’500)
Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1990) Catalogue ref: M8C
Catalogue
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