By: Corinphila Auction AG
lot # 4906 - Brit. Somaliland sammlungen
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+.
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