Sale 36 continues today, commencing with the British Commonwealth section.
Lot 732 British East Africa 64-59, 62-71 1895 ½s to 5r Queen Victoria Overprinted Set, mint hinged, with bright colours, overall fine or better. Scott CV U$992.
british east africa
Lot 457, British East Africa 1895 2a ultramarine Victoria, overprint, VF mint, sold for $603.75
Lot 457 British East Africa #57b 1895 2a ultramarine Queen Victoria, Overprinted “Br1tish East Africa” in Black, unused (no gum), very fine. Accompanied by a detailed 2006 Sergio Sismondo certificate that explains that this is the discovery example of a very late stage of this overprint, labeled by him as “Stage 4.” A striking variety, the discovery copy, very rare. Scott CV$475, sold for $525 plus buyer’s premium.
Lot 584 — British East Africa 1896-1903 used set with Mombasa c.d.s., sold for $81
Lot 584 British East Africa #78-81 1896-1903 4a to 7½a Queen Victoria and British Lions, four values of the set each with part PROTECTORATE inscription in margin and with neatly struck Mombasa cds cancels, very fine. Scott CV$58, sold for $70 plus buyer’s premium.