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Lot# 6509 - Auction 291-297

  • Lot# : 6509 Nyassaland British Central Africa

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    1908 (July 22): Keyplate £ 1 purple & black on red chalky paper, wmk. Multiple Crown CA, an unused example overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black (Samuel type D12), Row 4, stamp 5 showing variety "Serif on "G" of POSTAGE", slight internal bend and slight rubs but well centred and most attractive, large part og. With 750 stamps sent to the UPU just 13 'Specimen' examples are possible with this variety. Rare.
    Starting bid : 400.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000.00 CHF