Lot 60872 – 1895-96 “On India” 1/2a mint vertical strip of three (pos.24/48) showing the “Eas” for “East” variety at top

1895-96 “On India” 1/2a mint vertical strip of three (pos.24/48) showing the “Eas” for “East” variety at top and “slanting ‘t’ in East” and “raised ‘t’ in East” varieties on the two stamps below, hinged on top stamp only, very fine and a great item for the specialist, ex Vialou, Danson & Minns, cert. RPS (1930).

Note: Illustrated in “British East Africa: The Stamps and Postal Stationery” by Minns, photo plate 3