Lot 41478 – 1895-96, 12a purple on red with “Zanzidar” overprint error, used
Lot 41478 – 1895-96, 12a purple on red with “Zanzidar” overprint error, used
Lot 41478 – 1895-96, 12a purple on red with “Zanzidar” overprint error, used
Zanzibar » The Zanzibar Post Office (1895-1964)
Price realised
1’800 GBP
Estimate
1’500 – 2’000 GBP
Auction date
mar. 27 juin 2023 at 11:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1895-96, 12a purple on red with “Zanzidar” overprint error (from the 1895 Dec setting, with second “z” small and dropped, row 4/6), used with hatched cds leaving variety clear, very fine and rare variety on this value with only seven used examples recorded (S.G. £4’500), ex Sturton.Catalogue ref: S.G. 16j
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