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  • Lot# : 4886 Tanganyika

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    1915 (May): German East Africa 6 c. on 45 h. black & mauve, handstamped "G. R. / POST / 6 CENTS / MAFIA" in violet, an unused example, marginal with part imprint from base of sheet, fresh and very fine, large part og. Rare - just 20 stamps believed to have been overprinted. Signed Holcombe. Opinion Holcombe (1996) Gibbs 25 / Gi = £ 4'000.rnrnProvenance: Harmers, London, 29 Jan 1997, lot 1113.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,900 CHF