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Lot# 433 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 433 Ostafrika Brit. Besetz.

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    1915 (Sept): German East Africa Statistical Charge 'Statistik des Waren-Verkehrs' Fiscals & German East Africa 'Übersetzungs-Gebühren' Fee stamp, the complete set of six values from 24 p. vermillion on buff to 1 r. lilac as well as 25 h. grey, all circular handstamped overprint "O.H.B.M.S. / MAFIA" in blue on 24 pesa vermillion on buff, used on 1916 single franking cover to S. Faulkner in the Audit Office in Zanzibar cancelled by "MAFIA" cds (July 6) in violet with Zanzibar arrival cds on reverse (July 7) in black. Philatelic but of great rarity. Six certs. Scheller (2022) Gi = £ 8'900 of cover.
    Starting bid : 4,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 6,000 CHF