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Lot# 6056 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6056 Mafeking

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    Vryburg (Boer Occupation) 1899 (Nov 25): Cape 6 d. mauve surcharged 2 PENCE / Z.A.R. in black, an unused block of twenty (5 x 4), of brilliant colour, fifteenth stamp showing the variety "Italic Z", superb but for rounded corner perforations at top right and lower left, fresh and remarkably fine for such a multiple, tiny ink mark on reverse of one stamp otherwise superb og. with most of the stamps, including the variety, being unmounted og. Just 1'440 stamps, 6 sheets, were issued. A great rarity of South African philately in stunning condition. Cert. BPA (2019) Gi = £ 55'000+.
    Starting bid : 15,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 25,000 CHF