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Auction: 5011 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1640

British Occupation of Italian Colonies A collection of stamps and covers mounted in two albums, including M.E.F. with a range of pieces and covers from a variety of Offices including Cos, Lindos, Scarpanto, Calino, Leros and Simi (with intaglio type d.s.); Eritrea 1948-49 set in mint blocks of four, the 2s.50c. on 2/6d. with misplaced stop variety, 1950 and 1951 sets in mint blocks of four, 1950 10c. on 1d. and 25c. on 21/2d. blocks of four with grossly misplaced overprints, a few covers and Postage Dues complete in mint blocks of four and 1948 2d. block of four with both missing stop varieties; Tripolitania with Postage complete and Postage Due 1950 set in mint blocks of four, Postage Due 1948 1l. on 1/2d. marginal block of eight, 2l. on 1d. and 4l. on 2d. marginal blocks of six, one or two (1l. on 1/2d.) with no stop variety, and a few covers. A generally fine lot worth careful examination Estimate £ 800-1,000

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