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Lot# 4538 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4538 British East Africa

    Surcharged locally 1895 (Dec 19): '2½' in red on India 1 a. 6 p. sepia overprinted, an unused example, marginal at base, Row 10, stamp 12, position 120 showing variety "Br1tish for British", of superlative freshness and fine unmounted og. Superb Gi = £ 1'800.rnrnProvenance: Sotheby's, London, 24 Nov 2005, lot 123.
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,400 CHF