Lot# 5268 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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Lot# : 5268 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Issued at Old Calabar 1893 (Dec): 'HALF / PENNY' in blue on Great Britain 2½ d. purple on blue, an unused example with Gibbons Type 9 handstamped surcharge in blue, centred to right but of good colour and merest trace of speckles from red blotting paper utilised to store the stamps on large part og. Just 120 stamps issued, a scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena Gi = £ 425.Starting bid : 175 CHFHammer price : 220 CHF -
