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Auction: 6004 - British Empire Stamps & Covers, featuring Australia
Lot: 1117

x Tanganyika - Mafia Island 1915 (Sept.) "o.h.b.m.s./mafia" handstamp Additionally handstamped "g. r./post/mafia" (S.G. Type M4) 24p. vermilion on buff with the circular handstamp in bluish green and the "g. r./post/mafia" handstamp struck inverted in violet ink, fresh unused without gum. B.P.A. Certificate (1994) states "colour of stamp and handstamps affected by washing". S.G. M27 var., £1,000; Mi. 27, €850. Photo Estimate £ 300-400

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