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Lot# 2309 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 2309 Betchuanaland

    Overprinted by Townshend 1888 (Dec 27): Cape ½ d. grey-black, wmk. Anchor, perf. 14, overprinted in green, an unused example, variety "Overprint Double, the second overprint reading Protectorate / Bechuanaland", fresh and fine colour, diagonal gum crease not affecting the appearance, large part og. A very rare stamp. Signed Holcombe Gi = £ 1'200.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir Gawaine Baillie, Sotheby's, London, 24-25 Nov 2005, lot 48.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 750 CHF