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Lot# 6452 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6452 Nyassaland British Central Africa

    Surcharged at Cape Town 1895: 1 d. on 2 d. sea-green & vermilion, an unused block of six from lower left corner of the sheet, third stamp, position 41 showing "BC" of BCA shaved at top, fresh and very fine, large part or unmounted og. Gi = £ 270+.rnrnNote: The BCA overprint forme was of 30 subjects, repeated on the sheet of 60 stamps. This the "Shaved top to BC" variety appears on both positions 11 and 41.
    Starting bid : 120.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF