Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 25026 - Stamps and Covers of Africa Featuring the 'Protea' Collection of South Africa
Lot: 1256

Rhodesia
1896 Matabele Rebellion Provisionals
1d on 3d. grey-black and green, variety 'P' in 'Penny' inverted, diagonal crease of no significance for this hugely rare stamp missing from virtually all of the major Rhodesia collections that have been offered over the years; large part original gum, a couple of minor tone spots not showing through to the face. One of only two known examples, a striking variety of the highest exhibition calibre. Written up on E. Kenneth Wright's album page and offered with several pages of his notes and research. R.P.S. Certificate (1982). S.G. 51a, £48,000

provenance:
Townsend

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£15,000 to £20,000

Starting price
£12000