Lot 70091 – 1890 “LPE/1890” red overprints on remainders of the two unissued “Britannia” stamps in red-brown and blue blocks of four
Lot 70091 – 1890 “LPE/1890” red overprints on remainders of the two unissued “Britannia” stamps in red-brown and blue blocks of four
Lot 70091 – 1890 “LPE/1890” red overprints on remainders of the two unissued “Britannia” stamps in red-brown and blue blocks of four
Mauritius » 1858-62 Britannia Issues (SG 26-35)
Price realised
220 GBP
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
jeu. 21 nov. 2024 at 15:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1890 “LPE/1890” red overprints on remainders of the two unissued “Britannia” stamps in red-brown and blue blocks of four, sold as souvenirs to raise funds for the 1890 London Philatelic exhibition; fresh and attractive, although 2700 in each colour were prepared, very scarce.
Catalogue ref: 30
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