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Lot# 6283 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6283 British East Africa

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    Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, an unused block of four of vibrant fresh colour, superb large part og. with lower pair unmounted og. An exceptionally rare stamp in a multiple: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just four blocks of four of this stamp, one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. Superb Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection J.R. Danson, RL, London, 4 May 1971, ex lot 1003.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600.00 CHF