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Lot# 4283 - Auction 234-243

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    Vryburg (British Re-Occupation) 1900 (May 16): Transvaal 1 d. rose-red & green handstamped "V.R. / SPECIAL / POST" reading down in black, a used example tied 'par complaisance' to small cut to shape piece by 'VRYBURG / B.B.' cds (May 16 / 19) in black. Perfs. slightly off the edge of the piece but, except for the cancellation only having a vertical crease, without faults. A very rare stamp of which just 60 examples were issued. Cert. Brandon (1992), RPSL (2005) Gi = £ 3'500.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 26 August 1999, lot 1105.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF