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Lot# 5078 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5078 Bushire

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    Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915 (Sept 11): Coronation 3 ch. deep green (Setting V, pos. 3), 1 ch. deep blue & carmine (V, pos. 5) and August 1915 Mirza 2 ch. sepia & carmine all used on cover to Shiraz tied by "Bouchir (Depart)" cds's (Sept 12). Bilingual green "G ♚ R / Opened / by / Censor" reseal at top but without backstamp, nevertheless a rare mixed issue usage at correct single rate and despite one small age spot, a beautiful cover Gi = £ 2'500+.
    Starting bid : 1,200 CHF
    Hammer price : 3,600 CHF