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ZANZIBAR 1896 SG25E Mint 2½ on 1a plum surcharge from first setting type 5 surcharge

Stock Code: P245000073

1896 (11 May) "2½" on 1a plum (type 1 opt on India, with small second "z" and inverted "q" for "b"), with type 5 surcharge in black from the first setting (fraction "½" only 5mm tall), fresh large part o.g. One shortish perf still far above average. A desirable unused example, as the majority of the original printing was used, and much scarcer than the later printing (Oct 1896) with fraction "½" 5½mm tall.

£295.00

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ZANZIBAR 1896 SG25E Mint 2½ on 1a plum surcharge from first setting type 5 surcharge - £295.00


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