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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1811

Transvaal 1877 (31 Aug.) Overprinted "v.r./transvaal.", S.G. Type 4 in Black Rose paper, Fine Roulette 15 1/2 to 16 6d. blue with overprint upright (5) comprising [9R], [12R], [26R], [38R] and one with no stop after "r", and 6d. blue with overprint inverted (3), one with no stop after "r", the no stop varieties unused, the others used; some faults though of fine appearance. S.G. 114, 114a, £1,220 Estimate £ 200-250

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