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Auction: 25020 - The Tom Gosse Collection of the Japanese Occupation of South-East Asia
Lot: 95

(x) Burma
Burmese Independence Army Administration

1942 (May) "Peacock" Overprints
Overprinted at Henzada - S.G. Type 5

On Postage Stamps of George V
9p. deep green, a predominantly mint range (66 with thirteen used including two blocks of four) showing various States, including a lower right corner block of twenty-four (8x3) showing pin flaw in last column, a top right corner pair and marginal singles (2) showing pin flaw, five blocks of four, and six including a pair with overprint double, some initialled on reverse. A good lot for the specialist. S.G. J23, £2,860+

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

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650