British East Africa, 1895, Mombasa Manuscript Surcharge, 1a on 3a Black on Dull Red, Initialed "T.E.C.R.", o.g., very lightly hinged, brilliant color and remarkable freshness, Very Fine, a great B.E.A. rarity with only four mint examples known, ex-"Sovereign", Krieger; with 1959 and 2008 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 34Ac $23,000. SG No. 32  £10,000 ($14,240). CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 1A ON 3A MOMBASA MANUSCRIPT SURCHARGE WITH INITIALS "T.E.C.R.". $0 (Image)

British East Africa, 1895, Mombasa Manuscript Surcharge, 1a on 3a Black on Dull Red, Initialed "T.E.C.R.", Mombasa squared circle date stamp cancel, bright and fresh, well centered, Very Fine, ex-Krieger. Scott No. 34Ac. SG No. 32  £7,000 ($9,970). ONE OF FIVE USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 1A ON 3A MOMBASA MANUSCRIPT SURCHARGE WITH INITIALS "T.E.C.R.". The initials on this issue are that of the Mombasa Postmaster T.E.C. Remington. $0 (Image)