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Lot# 4470 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4470 British East Africa

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    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: 8 a. grey, a single example used with ½ a. dull brown and 1 a. blue-green in a horizontal pair, each with variety "Imperforate", on 1892 registered 2 a. postal stationery envelope to London all tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamps (Dec 27) in black. Oval "Registered / London" datestamp in red at base (Jan 17, 1893). Just two sheets (120 stamps) of each imperforate (½ a. and 1 a.) value printed. Slight age spot away from adhesives and address removed and replaced by Dominic Brosnan handstamp in blue but a rare cover Gi = £ 1'500+ off cover.rn 
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 500 CHF