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Lot# 6027 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6027 Mafeking

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    'Mafeking Besieged' on Stamps of Bechuanaland Protectorate 1900 (March 28-April 6): Used selection with Surcharged 1 d. on ½ d. vermilion, on piece (April 19); 6 d. on 2 d. green & carmine (two examples) with faded example (April 21) and superb example of good colour on small piece (April 23) and 6 d. on 3 d. purple on yellow superb on small piece (April 7); and on British Bechuanaland 6 d. on 3 d. lilac & black (April 7), signed Brandon and showing large shift of surcharge to left; and 1 s. on 4 d. green & purple-brown on toned piece (April 17). A generally fine and scarce group Gi = £ 950.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 460 CHF