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Lot# 6022 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6022 Mafeking

    'Mafeking Besieged' Type 2 on Stamps of the Bechuanaland Protectorate 1900 (April 1): Surcharged 3 d. on 1 d. lilac, a used block of four on piece, neatly tied by three strikes of the MAFEKING / C.G.H. datestamp (May 8) in black. Minor crease not affecting the appearance of a fine and scarce multiple, just 1'800 stamps printed Gi = £ 400+.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Goodyear', Robson Lowe, London, 8 June 1993, lot 50.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF