Lot 383 British Central Africa #59, 59a, 59d, etc. 1898 1p Internal Postage Stamp Group, with 58 stamps (singles and strips of three) mounted on pages and in a stock page. We note some that appear to have either no control letters and numbers, or only a letter, or only a number, etc. All stamps cancelled Zomba B.C.A. (either squared circle or c.d.s.) and we note a variety of shades. A useful group for the specialist, Scott values the least expensive shade or variety at $35 (which would make it $2,030) and $115 each for those without control on back. Includes an imperforate stamp (not counted), all stamps pictured online. Estimate C$200, sold for C$1,150.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.
British Central Africa
Lot 857, British Central Africa 1898 cover from Blantyre to England, sold for C$497
Lot 857 British Central Africa 1898 Cover from Blantyre, B.C.A. to England, mailed on FEB.4.1898 to Bournemouth, England (APR.3 receiver on back) through Chinde, B.C.A. (FEB.12 transit on back). The cover is franked with six 1p stamps (S.G. #53, Scott #57 in a block of four and a pair), all neatly canceled, name of addressee scratched out, else very fine. A scarce franking. Stanley Gibbons £440, sold for C$425.00 plus 17% buyer’s premium.