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Lot# 5067 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5067 Bushire

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    Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915: Large piece of cover addressed to Shiraz franked on reverse with scarce high values: 2 kr. claret & green (Setting IB, pos. 2), 3 kr. black & lilac (Setting IB, pos. 9) and 5 kr. blue & red  (Setting IB, pos. 9) - these last two stamps each showing variety "No Stop after Occupation", all tied by bold "Bouchir (Depart)" cds's (Sept 15) with part  "G ♚ R / Opened / by / Censor" bilingual green Censor label above. Extremely fine and very rare Gi = £ 3'000+.
    Starting bid : 1,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,000 CHF