Lot 59
Mafia Island, 1915 (Sept.) overprinted "G.R. Post Mafia" in blue-green on "I.E.F." 3p slate-grey pair and ½a yellow-green (SG M33-M34), on envelope to England, showing "Mafia/ DE 14 16" c.d.s. adjacent, backstamped "Zanzibar/ DE 18 16" transit, the G.R. Post Mafia handstamp unusually having benn regarded as a canceller of the stamps. Very Fine and remarkable usage.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Expertization: 1982 B.P.A. Certificate.
Provenance: Robert M. Gibbs
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