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Auction: 5026 - The Edward Gilbert Collection of Important British Empire
Lot: 1308

xTogo Anglo-French Occupation Issues 1914 (Oct.) Overprinted "TOGO/Anglo-French/Occupation" at the Catholic Mission, Lomé Narrow Setting with lines of overprint 2mm. apart 50pf. black and purple on buff, neatly cancelled with Lome c.d.s. and hinged on small piece. A very rare stamp. Brandon Certificate (2000). Sc. 55; S.G. H21, £6,000. Photo Estimate £ 2,500-3,000 Note: Bob Gibbs believes that about twenty examples were issued and all known examples are used

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