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Lot# 2392 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 2392 Betchuanaland

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    Warren Expedition 1885/86: Cape of Good Hope 6 d. mauve, wmk. Cabled Anchor (Gi 52) and 1 s. green, wmk. Crown CC (Gi 26), each in unused blocks of four, overprinted after Sir Charles Warren took Vryburg (Feb 7, 1885) with two line "Military / Telegraphs" in black, fresh and very fine appearance, large part og. ; the 1 s. value as normal with whiter somewhat dried gum. H.R. Holmes in "The Postage Stamps of Bechuanaland" states, on page 35, "the largest piece (multiple) seen being a strip of three, even pairs are unusual". Rare and most attractive.rnrnProvenance: Tommy Allen; Ernest Hunt RDP.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,600 CHF