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  • Lot# : 6026 Mafeking

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    'Mafeking Besieged' Type 2 on Stamps of the British Bechuanaland 1900 (April 13): Surcharged 2 s. on 1 s. green, an unused example of perfect centering and good strong colour, merest hint of vertical gum crease, fresh and very fine for this stamp, superb large part og. Without doubt one of the finest of the few examples extant. Just 570 issued and exceptionally rare in unused condition. Cert. Brandon (1989) Gi = £ 15'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Mafeking', Guido Craveri, Lugano, 18 Feb 1994, lot 1574.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 8,000 CHF