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Auction: 9003 - British Empire
Lot: 67

Cape of Good Hope Mafeking 1900 (23 Mar.-28 Apr.) seriffed overprint on Cape of Good Hope, 6d. on 3d. magenta, Type 1, unused with part original gum; small patch of surface abrasion above "ing," of "mafeking,", otherwise sound and a presentable example of this extremely rare stamp. R.P.S. Certificate (2008). S.G. 4, £38,000. Photo Estimate £ 5,000-6,000 provenance: The Royal Philatelic Collection

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