Lot# 5228 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Africa – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 5228 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in blue on Great Britain 2 d. grey-green & carmine, a used example with Gibbons Type 9 handstamped surcharge in blue, used on large piece of registered cover in combination with 1892/94 1 d. lilac horizontal pair and single 2 d. grey-green & carmine and 5 d. dull purple & blue all tied by oval framed "Registered / Old Calabar River" datestamps (Sept 26, 1894) in black. A scarce usage Gi = £ 800+.rnProvenance: Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1994, lot 1466.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 600 CHF -
