Great Britain and British Commonwealth North Borneo
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1226
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1931 50th Anniversary of British North Borneo Company, handpainted stamp size essay in blue, black and Chinese white in the adopted design, only the Chinese wording at the sides differing from the issued stamp, mounted with a raised card surround embossed "WATERLOW & SONS / LIMITED / SPECIMEN" at lower right. Endorsed "appd with Kinabalu in one word, 12/10" and initialled, also with the correct Chinese writing at left side shown in pencil and "Kinabalu one word", the word "Kina balu" carefully removed from the essay and repainted in a single word. A superb and unique essay, exceptional quality. Photo included on Back Cover. (Image1)
Opening GBP 1,800.00
Sold...GBP 5,500.00
Closed..Mar-10-2022, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 5500
Sale No: 49
Lot No: 1227
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Cat No: J20/30
Japanese Occupation. 1944 1c - 25c Japanese Occupation overprints, the 1c - 20c in vertical or horizontal (6c, 10c) pairs, fine mint. S.G. J20/30, £348. (21).