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  • Lot# : 4239 Mafeking

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    'Mafeking Besieged' on Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope 1900 (March 24): Surcharged 6 d. on Cape 3 d. magenta, Hope standing, a used block of four, Types V-VI with 'Comma Omitted' on left hand pair and 'Stop for Comma' on right hand pair, of fresh colour, neatly cancelled by MAFEKING / C.G.H. datestamp of First Day of Issue (March 24, 1900) in black. Just 840 stamps issued. A rare and most attractive multiple Gi = £ 1'400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Goodyear', Robson Lowe, London, June 1993, lot 17.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF