Lot# 2407 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Swaziland
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Lot# : 2407 Swaziland
Overprinted on Transvaal in Pretoria 1889/90: Transvaal 2 d. olive-bistre, perf. 12½, overprinted in black, two used examples, both from Row 6, stamp 1, each showing variety "Swazielan", used on 1893 "Duiven - Van Gorcum" cover to Assen, Holland tied by "Bremersdorp" squared circle datestamps (Nov 18) in black. Reverse with Assen arrival (Dec 18). Mentioned in "Swaziland Philately" edited by Peter van der Molen on page 35.bThe cover fashioned as a wrapper, fine and rare. Cert. BPA (1984) Gi = £ 1'200 off cover.Starting bid : 400 CHFHammer price : 800 CHF