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Auction: 17010 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The Robert Van Buren Emmons FRPSL, Collection of British Empire Classics
Lot: 1152

British East Africa
1895-96 on India, 6a. pale brown block of six (3x2) with margin at foot, (R.9-10/6-8 of lower left pane), showing variety "Br1tish" on R.10/8, and "ica" inserted by hand on R.9/8, unused with part original gum (lower row unmounted), fine. A unique and wonderful positional piece. B.P.A. Certificate (2006). S.G. 56/56a var. Photo

Note: This emergency measure was employed to correct a defective impression caused by an obstruction (probably a retaining pin) which had just punctured the paper. The inserted "ica" is out of alignment, in greyish ink, and is superimposed on traces of the original partial overprint.

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Sold for
£1,500