Lot# 2242 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Betchuanaland
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Lot# : 2242 Betchuanaland
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Overprinted "British / Bechuanaland" in green by P. Townshend in Vryburg 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example overprinted in green, variety "Overprint Double, One Inverted with inverted "British" Omitted", fresh and very fine, superb large part og. A magnificent example of a truly rare stamp - just 6 examples possible - one of which is housed in the collection iof His Majesty King Charles III Gi = £ 7'500.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1074.Starting bid : 3,500 CHFHammer price : 10,000 CHF -
