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  • Lot# : 4872 Tanganyika

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    Mafia Island 1915 (Jan): German East Africa 20 h. black & red on yellow, handstamped "G. R. / MAFIA" in deep purple, an unused vertical pair, upper stamp with light impression of the deep handstamp, lower stamp with variety "Handstamped Overprint Omitted", fresh and fine colour, the upper stamp with horizontal crease not greatly detracting from the appearance, large part og., lower stamp unmounted og. A great rarity, believed unique by both the certifier and describer. Cert. Ceremuga (2022) Gibbs 6Bb / Gi = £ 7'500.rnProvenance: Spink, London, 27 Sept 2002, lot 188.
    Starting bid : 2,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF