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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 1294

xTogo Anglo-French Occupation Issues 1914 (17 Sept.) Overprinted "TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation" at the Catholic Mission, Lomé Wide Setting with lines of overprint 3mm. apart 1m. carmine, unused with large part original gum; thin towards top though of fine appearance and an attractive example of this rare stamp. Bothe Certificate (1982). Sc. 44; S.G. H10, £5,000. Photo Estimate £ 700-800 Note: Only approximately 100 of this stamp were printed and issued, of which the majority of examples known are used

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