Lot# 8410 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
-> Catalogue 282: Pacific Islands – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Gilbert and Ellice Islands
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Lot# : 8410 Gilbert and Ellice Islands
1922/27: ½ d. green, Die II, a horizontal strip of three overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Type D12), and 1 d. violet, Die II. in a horizontal strip of three overprinted SPECIMEN in black (Type D16), each on large piece and tied by part circular 'POSTES ET TELEGRAPHES / MADAGASCAR / COLLECTION DE BERNE' cachet applied in red upon receipt from the UPU. Unique.Starting bid : 350 CHFHammer price : not sold