Lot# 4418 - Auction 309-320
Auction 309-320
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Lot# : 4418 British East Africa
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Surcharged by De La Rue on GB 1890 (May 23): ½ a. on 1 d. lilac, a used block of four of deep colour, cancelled by MOMBASA code C circular datestamps (July 22, 1890) in black. An exceptionally rare stamp in a used block of four: John Minns in "British East Africa" on page 5 records just this one block. Believed unique, a great rarity Gi = £ 1'000+.Starting bid : 1,200 CHFHammer price : 8,500 CHF -
