Lot 31432 – 1912-24 Wmk Multi CA 1/2d, 1d, 2d, 2s (2) and 8s with SPECIMEN overprint and French Gabon Secretariat General receiving handstamp

1912-24 Wmk Multi CA 1/2d, 1d, 2d, 2s (2) and 8s with SPECIMEN overprint (types D12 or D14) with additional part strikes of the large French Gabon Secretariat General receiving handstamp, without gum, the 2d showing « broken M » variety and unique as such, some small imperfections as often seen, a very rare group with only three examples of each value treated this way

Note: The 1/2d and 8s are illustrated in the London Philatelist 1990 p.136

Provenance: Ex Kayfetz