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Auction: 13027 - The Collector's series sale
Lot: 1581

Somaliland
Postal Stationery
Envelope
1912 1a. composite essay, the head photographic, the background to the head handpainted in red, the frame printed in red with the country name tablet handpainted and the crown and portions of the frame and lettering highlighted in Chinese white, the whole inset on thick card (85x91mm.) dated "June 28th. 12" and marked at foot "Approved but add "Protectorate", initialled and dated "12/7/12". A wonderful showpiece. Also the issued 1a. magenta envelope (2, one overprinted "specimen"). Photo

Estimate
£1,800 to £2,000