The John Wilks British East Africa: Use of Stamps of India in 1890: 1a. plum horizontal pair cancelled by exceptionally fine "C/JY 22/90" strikes of Mombasa c.d.s., somewhat toned, one thinned on reverse. Ex 'Shivani'. Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue and almost certainly used on mail carried by the S.S. "Madura" which departed on July 23. Photo. (Image1)

The John Wilks British East Africa: Use of Stamps of India in 1890: 1/2a. blue-green block of four tied to small piece by strikes of "LAMU/SE 9/90" c.d.s's, small abrasion at foot of stamp at lower left but a rare multiple. Ex Sturton. R.P.S. certificate (2016). Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue. Photo. (Image1)

The John Wilks British East Africa: Use of Stamps of India in 1890: 1a. plum horizontal pair tied to small piece by strikes of "LAMU/SE 9/90" c.d.s., slight stains. Ex Owen, Pennycuick and Chantry. Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue. Photo. (Image1)

The John Wilks British East Africa: Use of Stamps of India in 1890: 1a. plum used with B.E.A. Co. 4a. on 5d. cancelled by "C/SP 17/90" strikes of Mombasa c.d.s. on piece with additional strike at right and additionally tied by ink lines, trivial imperfections. Ex 'Shivani" and Rossiter. Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue and a franking combination known also on a commercial registered cover of the same date. Photo. (Image1)

The John Wilks British East Africa: Use of Stamps of India in 1890: 1a. plum used with B.E.A. Co. 4a. on 5d. tied to small piece by "C/SP 17/90" strikes of Mombasa c.d.s., attractive. Ex Kiesel. Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue and a franking combination known also on a commercial registered cover of the same date. Photo. (Image1)