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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2965

Uganda 1895 (May) Narrow Letters in Black, Narrow Stamps The Rev. Ernest Millar received a new Barlock typewriter during May 1895. It had a slightly narrower type-face, the difference between this and the previous issue being more apparent in the letters than the numerals. The format remained as before and the stamps varied in width from 16mm. to 18mm. 5(c.) rejoined unused horizontal pair with borders or traces thereof on three sides, fine and choice. S.G. 26, £2600. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 provenance: David Seys, November 1971 (left stamp) Roy Dunstan, September 1985 (left stamp) Isleham, May 1987 (right stamp)

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