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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1219

Madagascar British Inland Mail A collection neatly mounted and written-up on seven pages, 80 stamps including 1895 (Jan.) Wove paper 1d. (2) and 2/- (2) composite proof block of four on yellow paper with one 2/- Type 2 prior to the italic "2" inset, 1d. and 1/- complete sheets, 6d. pair with one showing "postagf" and 2/- with italic "2" at left, and 1895 (Mar.) set with additional 4d. horizontal pair with variety imperforate between and at right, unused or with part original gum; the 1/- sheet and 4d. pair with a few faults though of generally good to fine appearance. S.G. 50-62 group, £3,235 Estimate £ 400-500

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