Auction 309-320 - Australian States & Commonwealth British Africa, St. Helena - Day 2

1915 (Jan): German East Africa 45 h. black & mauve, handstamped "G.R. / MAFIA" in reddish violet, an unused example, fresh and fine, large part og. A rare stamp with approximately 30 examples issued. Signed Holcombe Gibbs 7C / Gi = £ 500.rnrnProvenance: Peter Holcombe reference collection, Harmers, London, 24 Aug 1998, lot 3583.