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Lot# 6016 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6016 Mafeking

    'Mafeking Besieged' on Stamps of the British Bechuanaland 1900 (March 27): Surcharged 6 d. on 3 d. lilac & black, a used block of four of attractive appearance, Types II-III, tied to small piece by MAFEKING / C.G.H. datestamps (March 30) in black. The piece cut somewhat close but a fine and very rare multiple Gi = £ 380+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Maria de La Queillerie, Harmers, London, 18-19 May 1970, lot 482.rn                        Collection 'Goodyear', Robson Lowe, London, 8 June 1993, lot 37.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF