BRITISH EAST AFRICA 1895 SG53/d/var Mint 2a6p "Eas" error, as top stamp of vertical strip of three, with other proving varieties

Stock Code: P234000487

1895-96 2a6p yellow-green, type 8 opt on India, vertical strip of three from the right column of the setting (R2-4/12), the top stamp showing ERROR "Eas" for "East", while all three stamps demonstrate significant type movement as a result of loosening of the forme, fresh o.g. Thus R2/12 additionally shows dropped final "a" in "Africa", R3/12 dropped "h" in "British" and slanting "t" in "East", R4/12 raised "t" in "East". A fascinating multiple of great rarity, being one of only three recorded se-tenant strips including the "Eas" error (from a total census of just ten unused and five used examples), and with a classic pedigree, being ex Minns, Danson and Beauchamp Vialou. Illustrated on pl.3 of the Minns Handbook (first edition), and with RPS cert (1930) as former SG 88a. Minor gum wrinkling mentioned for strict accuracy, nevertheless a splendid and highly desirable item, from the fifth printing of June-August 1896.

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BRITISH EAST AFRICA 1895 SG53/d/var Mint 2a6p "Eas" error, as top stamp of vertical strip of three, with other proving varieties - $1,641.25*


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