Lot# 5079 - Auction 309-320

Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915 (Sept 11): Setting V. Coronation 5 ch. vermilion, a used example, position 3, well centred, cancelled by neat "Bouchir (Depart)" cds (Sept 19) in black. Superb and of delightful appearance, just 22 stamps issued, an exceedingly rare stamp. Cert. Holcombe (1991) Gi = £ 18'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection 'Samos', Ivy Shreeve & Mader, London, 19-20 June 1991, lot 176.rn