Lot 81155 – 1915 (May) 6c on 7 1/2h carmine, mint single, show
Lot 81155 – 1915 (May) 6c on 7 1/2h carmine, mint single, show
Tanganyika » Mafia Island British Occupation » 1915 (May) “G.R. – POST – 6 CENTS – MAFIA” Type 2 Overprints
Price realised
1’300 GBP
Estimate
800 – 1’200 GBP
Auction date
ven. 8 déc. 2017 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1915 (May) 6c on 7 1/2h carmine, mint single, showing both “G.R.Mafia” overprint and “G.R.Post 6 cents Mafia” surcharge on the same stamp, very fine and an extremely rare error (SG £2’500+)
Expertise: Cert. Brandon (2004) Catalogue ref: M13+M3
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