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  • Lot# : 4882 Tanganyika

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    1915 (May): German East Africa 6 c. on 4 h. green, handstamped "G. R. / POST / 6 CENTS / MAFIA" in black, an unused horizontal pair of superb appearance, variety "Handstamped Overprint Omittted" on the left hand stamp, unused without gum. Unique - this being the sole pair recorded by Gibbs. Signed Holcombe. Cert. Holcombe (1991) Gibbs 20c / Gi = £ 7'500+.rnrnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson; Harmers, London, 24 Aug 1998, lot 3586.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 11,500 CHF