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  • Lot# : 1314 Betchuanaland

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    Betschuanaland 1888: GB ½ d. vermilion optd., with 1888 3 d. lilac & black and December 1891 1 d. lilac and 2 d. grey-green & carmine, all tied by numeral obliterators with GABERONES datestamp in black below (Nov 29). The cover franked at 6½ d. but found to be double weight and struck with framed 'Centimes/T' at right with manuscript '65' rappen in blue, pencil '1.30' on the centre of cover and duly taxed for this amount with Postage Due 10 c., 30 c. and 100 c. tied by 'Lausanne' datestamps (Dec 28) in black. Reverse of cover with 'Mafeking' squared circle and London transit cds (Dec 26). A most unusual and attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF
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