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  • Lot# : 2259 Betchuanaland

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    Overprint reading down 1893/95: Cape 1 d. carmine-red, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, a used example, variety "Overprinted Bechuanaland Only - British Omitted", tied to small piece by part "Vryburg / B.B." cds's (Sept 20, 1894) in black. Rare. Cert. BPA (1961) Gi = £ 4'250.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1092.rnNote: This stamp adjoins the reconstructed strip of five housed in the Mosley collection at the British Library.
    Starting bid : 1,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,400 CHF