Second Issue 1903 (Sept-Nov): Edward VII India 8 a. purple, an
unused block of four, divided by interpanneau margin, upper right
stamp
Second Issue 1903 (Sept-Nov): Edward VII India 8 a. purple, an
unused block of four, divided by interpanneau margin, upper right
stamp (position 120) with variety "Dropped "D" in SOMALILAND", the
drop of some 5 mm. to the perforations and the interpanneau margin,
fresh and fine, large part og. Rare
Britisch Somaliland Sammlungen
Los 4906
SG
11/35
1.800,00CHF
Verkauft
1903/1951: Collection on leaves mostly unused with a complete set
of 1903 issue to 5 r. in fresh unused condition with large part of
og.
1903/1951: Collection on leaves mostly unused with a complete set
of 1903 issue to 5 r. in fresh unused condition with large part of
og. Sets are more prevalent in the George V and VI issues, some of
which are Specimen sets, incl. 1938 Pictorial Definitive set of
twelve unused with 'SPECIMEN' perforated diagonally (Gi 93s-104s)
with large part og. Specialised selection of the 1903 overprint
varieties on Victoria (6) and Edward (7) with several of the better
examples in pairs providing comparison and a few with certificates,
1903 2 s. pale lilac unused horizontal pair variety "BR1TISH" on
left stamp (Gi 3b-3), 12 a. purple on red unused horizontal pair
right stamp variety "BRIT SH", Edward 1903 4 a. olive-green unused
horizontal pair variety "SUMALILAND" (Gi 29b). There are also
similar overprint errors on a selection of Officials with 1903 2 a.
pale violet unused variety "BR1TISH" large part og. (Gi O3a rare
just 20 examples possible). Additionally, three 'The Peace Years'
covers sent by Captain H. French of the Royal Ulster Rifles back to
Britain. The collection has clearly been carefully constructed by a
philatelist with an eye for quality Gi = £ 9'000+
