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Lot# 5098 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 5098 Bushire

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    Overprinted at the British Residency, Bushire 1915: 2 Chahis on 5 ch. red on cream postal illustrated stationery card (H&G 1) overprinted 'BUSHIRE / Under British / Occupation' in black, an unused example with illustration "Mendiant Derwiche / Derwiche Bettler" (wandering Beggar) printed in green and grey-black. Insignificant bit of ink at base but not recorded with this illustration in Higgins & Gage. Rare and fine. 
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 900 CHF