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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 2970

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. 25(c.) rejoined unused horizontal pair, border on 3 1/2 sides, fine. S.G. 30, £2400. Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000 provenance: Isleham, May 1987 (right stamp)

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