Losnr. 4959 - 309.-320. Auktion

Overprinted at the Zanzibar Gazette 1895/96: India 8 a. dull mauve overprinted, a used example, variety "Zanzidar" (Row 4, stamp 6, 1st State) with dropped small second "z", a fine example of good colour lightly cancelled by "Zanzibar / Reg" cds in black (Nov 22, 1895). A superb example of an extremely rare stamp - only four used examples are recorded. Cert. BPA (2021) Gi = £ 8'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Terry Sturton, Harmers, London, 18 Dec 2003, lot 1063.