Lot# 2258 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Betchuanaland
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Lot# : 2258 Betchuanaland
Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, an unused example showing variety "British Omitted", the overprint being misplaced to lower right with the full stop after Bechuanaland just appearing in the perforation above the "D" of GOOD at top. Fresh and very fine, a magnificent example of this rare stamp. Cert. BPA (2003) Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24 Oct 2005, lot 38.Starting bid : 1,500 CHFHammer price : 3,600 CHF