Lot 459
Mafia Island, 1916, India Expeditionary Force Issues surcharged "G.R. Post Mafia" (NL89-95), short set on cover front, all with "Mafia Ja 23 1916" double circle c.d.s.s, Peter Holcombe certificate stating "The handstamps are genuine, the cancellations are genuine but have been backdated (probably in 1917) by favour, the address has been added at a later date", all in all a very interesting piece, Very Fine appearing. Scott $2,425 as used
Expertization: with 1988 Holcombe certificate.
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Realized $1,050 |