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Lot# 5091 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5091 Bushire

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    Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915 (Sept 11): Setting VII. Coronation 3 kr. sepia, dull lilac & silver, the complete reconstruction of the five types with three used examples and two unused: position 1 used on piece with lightly struck complete "Bouchir (Depart)" cds, signed Saatchi; position 2 fine with cds (Sept 19), position 3 lightly corner cancelled, the silver slightly mottled at base; position 4 unused with paper hinge remnant, large part og., signed Champion, position 5 unused, large part og. Just 139 stamps issued from both Settings, a very scarce reconstruction Gi = £ 10'000.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,200 CHF