Lot 81117 – 1915 (Jan) 3r blue-black and red, overprinted in r
Lot 81117 – 1915 (Jan) 3r blue-black and red, overprinted in r
Tanganyika » Mafia Island British Occupation » 1915 (Jan) “G. R. / MAFIA” Type 1 Overprint in Reddish Violet
Price realised
13’000 GBP
Estimate
5’000 – 7’000 GBP
Auction date
ven. 8 déc. 2017 à 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1915 (Jan) 3r blue-black and red, overprinted in reddish violet, never hinged corner marginal single (hinge in selvedge only), very fine and extremely rare, only 12 examples issued (SG £11’000)
Expertise: Cert. Holcombe (1990) Catalogue ref: M10C
Catalogue
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