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Auction: 21015 - The 'Lionheart' Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part XV
Lot: 225

(x) Niger Coast Protectorate
1892-1898 specialised, largely used collection neatly mounted and written up on display pages in a red binder, including 1893 provisionals, the better values with certificates, including ½d. on 1d. lilac mint unsevered pair, 1893 Type 3 ½d. on 2d. mint, ½d. on 2d. on 2d. Type 9 fine used and a 'bounced' double surcharge of ½d. on 2½d. Type 3. 1894 vertically divided provisionals including ½d on 1d. pale blue used and 1894 1d. on 2d. surcharge double (Both with RPS certificates). Collection continues with pages of cancellations including colours and scarcer types, 1897-98 10s. deep lilac with compound perforations, in a block of four (S.G. 74c, mildly toned) and a strong collection of postal stationery including 'Oil Rivers' overprinted ½d. card used with Bonny cancellation. A valuable and well presented collection, viewing recommended. Mostly fine to very fine

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Sold for
£4,500

Starting price
£3200