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  • Lot# : 2306 Betchuanaland

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    Bechuanaland Protectorate 1888 (Aug 7): Overprinted 'Protectorate' by Townshend, 5 s. green & black, wmk. italic VR sideways, perf. 13½, an unused example of fine fresh colour, position 60, showing variety "First "o" of Protectorate Omitted", fresh and very fine with superb large part og. A truly magnificent example of this stamp, without doubt the finer of the two known examples in private hands, a third resides in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A great British Commonwealth and classic rarity Gi = £ 25'000.rnrnProvenance: Collection Philippe Ferrari de la Renotière, Gilbert & Broquelet, Sale V, Paris, 15-17 Nov 1922, lot 60.
    Starting bid : 12,500 CHF
    Hammer price : 27,000 CHF