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Auction: 14027 - The "Lionheart" Collection of Great Britain and British Empire - Part III.
Lot: 1133

(x) British Occupation of Italian Colonies
Somalia
1941 Mogadischo overprints on Italian East Africa Pictorials, 10c. on 5c. to 10l. on 5l. set of nine, fine unmounted mint. Very rare. A. Diena Certificate (1953). Sass. 1-6, €5,000. Photo

Note: These overprints were prepared on orders of the South African forces that had captured the region, but due to objections from London were never issued and most of the stock was destroyed

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Estimate
£1,500 to £1,800