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  • Lot# : 6025 Mafeking

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    'Mafeking Besieged' Type 2 on Stamps of the British Bechuanaland 1900 (April 28): Surcharged 1 s. on 6 d. purple on rose-red, an unused example of rich colour, centred to base with minute vertical bend not affecting the appearance, otherwise very fresh and fine, large part og. Just 240 examples, one sheet, issued. Only five examples of this exceedingly rare stamp are recorded in unused condition. Cert. BPA (1975) Gi = £ 35'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Gian Maria Rossi, Warwick & Warwick, 8 June 2005, lot 254.rn 
    Starting bid : 10,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 24,000 CHF