Sunday 7 June 2009

Togo

1914 (Oct) Overprints on German Togo
Narrow Setting (Lines 2mm Apart) & 'Anglo-French' 16mm Long 1mk
red SG H23 (Gibbs #23), well centred, "Harmer Rooke" pencilled on the
reverse, Cat £7000. One of the great rarities of World War I British Occupation Issues.
Gibbs at page 190 states "Approximately 40 were issued. The majority of the recorded examples are used...About 10 unused examples are known, one of which is in the Royal Collection."

£ 7000.00 Retail Guide Price


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