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Auction: 25011 - The David Spivack Collection of Queen Victoria Overprinted for use in the Bechuanalands
Lot: 49

(x) Bechuanaland
1888 on Unappropriated Values
Overprinted Specimen
2/6d., 5/- and 10/- green and black handstamped "Specimen" type SA1 in blue or black (10/-), part to large part original gum; 10/- with paper adherence on reverse and light crease. Rare. 2/6d. and 5/- ex Visser. Photo

Note: it is believed this handstamp in blue was applied by the Cape Colony on incoming specimens for the Post Office Record Book that were not already stamped Specimen. The handstamp in black were from presentation sets to the Royal Empire Society from the South African Government.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000