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Auction: 6004 - British Empire Stamps & Covers, featuring Australia
Lot: 1113

x Tanganyika - Mafia Island 1915 (Sept.) "o.h.b.m.s./mafia" handstamp On German East Africa Fiscal Stamps 24p. vermilion on buff, 121/2h. drab, 25h. dull green, 50h. slate, 1r. lilac and Translation Fee 25h. grey, each handstamped in bluish green, unused with large part original gum; the 24p. with small thinnings at the hinge area, otherwise fine and a scarce set. B.P.A. Certificate (1986) for the 25h., Holcombe Opinion (1991) for the balance. S.G. M21-26, £4,750; Mi. 21-26, €3,800. Photo Estimate £ 1,200-1,500

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