Sale 1217 — United States Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday, 3 March, 2020
Category — 1918-22 Issues (Scott 527-573)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1170
S
-1/2c-$5.00 1922-25 Issue, "SPECIMEN" Black Handstamped Ovpt. (551S-573S, 622S-623S). All 25 values with "SPECIMEN" handstamp and blue crayon mark, a few values with natural s.e., there may be a few small faults, also includes No. C20 with same "SPECIMEN" handstamp (but without the crayon mark)FINE. A LIKELY UNIQUE SET OF SPECIMEN HANDSTAMPS FROM THE POSTAL ARCHIVES IN BECHUANALAND.
An indispensable set for the specialist or exhibitor of the 1922 Issue.
Last offered in a Siegel sale in 1978. 6c, 20c, $5.00 and No. C20 each with 1977 B.P.A. certificate
E. 2,000-3,000
1,900
