Great Britain and British Commonwealth Cape of Good Hope
Sale No: 159
Lot No:1350
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Cat No:#15; £15
#177, 1900 "2s." on 1/- Green Mafeking surcharge, a handsome example of this very rare mint stamp, with deep rich color on bright fresh paper, rather well centered, o.g., fairly lightly hinged, very fine and desirable; only 570 stamps were surcharged and nearly all of these were used, and fewer still exist without faults; 1964 PF certificate; ex-Pattiz (S.G. #15; £15,000). (Image)