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Lot# 432 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 432 Ostafrika Brit. Besetz.

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    Mafia Island, British occupation, Stamps of German East Africa overprinted "G.R. / POST / 6 CENTS / MAFIA", 1915 (May): 6 c. ovpt in black on 1 r. carmine, a used examle of excellent colour, perforation and centering, cancelled by two strikes of No 343 FPO cds. Three examples are known to exist, two unused and one used, cert. Scheller (2024) Gi = £ 40'000 for an unused example, used not listed.rnProvenance: Collection Marquess of Bute, RL sale (April 1959).

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    Starting bid : 25,000 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold