POSTAL HISTORY: 1901 envelope to Lamu singularly franked by India 1882-90 1a brown-purple tied by Mombasa cds for 3 JU 1901 and further strike at top for 5 JUL, with Lamu arrival for 17 JU, fine; with Indian stamps of this period used in British East Africa are incredibly rare with very few covers recorded! | Estimate - £1600-£1600 (Image)

1895 '½ anna' on 3a black on dull red, manuscript provisional, large part o.g, very fine. Only 2000 issued. SG 31 | Please Note: This lot is subject to an additional 5% on the hammer price if purchased by a UK resident or sent to a UK address | Estimate - £200-£250 (Image)

1895-96 India issues ovpt British East Africa, top three values, 2r, 3r, 5r, fine, large part o.g., fresh appearance | Please Note: This lot is subject to an additional 5% on the hammer price if purchased by a UK resident or sent to a UK address | Estimate - £180-£240 (Image)

1890-97 mixed mint and used collection arranged on Lighthouse album leaves including 1894 5a on 8a, 7½a on 1r, both used and mint, 1895 handstamped 4a yellow-brown, 1895-96 stamps of India overprinted to 5r (no 1r slate), 1896-1901 to 5r, 1897 10r, 20r (both with BPA Certificate for 2014 and 2012 respectively) 50r (fiscally used). Condition very mixed with some fine. (85) | Please Note: This lot is subject to an additional 5% on the hammer price if purchased by a UK resident or sent to a UK address | Estimate - £800-£900 (Image)