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  • Lot# : 6008 Mafeking

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    'Mafeking Besieged' on Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope 1900 (March 24): Surcharged 1 d. on Cape 4 d. sage-green, Hope seated, an unused example of good colour, slight paper hinge attachment at top, fresh and very fine, part og. Just 1'440 stamps issued. An extremely rare stamp unused. Cert. BPA (1972) Gi = £ 8'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Howard & Torie Gibralter, Shreves, New York, 15-16 Sept 2000, lot 1354.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,500 CHF