Lot# 2299 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Betchuanaland
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Lot# : 2299 Betchuanaland
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Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 1 s.. on 1 s.. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused example, position 60 variety "First "o" of Protectorate Omitted", overprinted diagonally with "SPECIMEN" oiverprint in black (Samuel BEC 2), fresh colour and fine, large part og. Given that 345 "Specimens" were sent to the UPU and that the sheet size was 84 stamps, it is most unlikely that more than 4 stamps with the error could exist. Rare.Starting bid : 2,500 CHFHammer price : 2,500 CHF -
