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Bechuanaland
 
 
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Lot 2847
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[Bechuanaland] 1886 1d rose-red, error "ritish" for "British" (6a), an attractive used example, which is actually far rarer used than mint, well centered and lightly cancelled; trivial soiling, tiny thin spot not mentioned on Certificate. Otherwise Very Fine. SG 5a £2,250 ($2,870).
Scott $4,250

Expertization: 1999 Brandon Certificate.
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Lot 2848
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[Bechuanaland] 1904-08 ½d, 1d, 2½d Edward VII, Hand Overprinted "Specimen" (76S-78S), blue Samuel type SA1 overprint, fresh colors. O.g. F.-V.F. Very scarce overprint used on only a small number of 1887/1908 issues.
Estimate 300 - 400

Expertization: 2½d with 1998 B.P.A. Certificate.
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