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Auction: 25011 - The David Spivack Collection of Queen Victoria Overprinted for use in the Bechuanalands
Lot: 233

(x) Bechuanaland
1889 "Four Pence" on ½d. Vermilion
Covers
1890 (3 Jan.) envelope addressed to "Emil Tamsen, Tweefontein, Waterberg, S.A.R." in his handwriting, bearing 4d. on ½d. vermilion bisected diagonally and tied by neat Vryburg Bechuanaland c.d.s. without year date, a second strike (9.1) in the lower corner, also without year date, the reverse bearing Kimberley (11.1) and G.P.O. Transvaal (15.1). Fine and pays the correct 2d. rate, but philatelically inspired. Probably the only recorded example of this variety. B.P.A. Certificate (2014). Photo

provenance:
'County' Collection, September 2003

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

Estimate
£800 to £1,000