Lot 251
1931-37 Field Marshall part set of 11 to 5s perf Specimen

Stamps & Covers of British Africa | 5956
Auction: 16 November 2023 at 10:30 GMT
Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500
Description
Specimens. 1931-37 “Field Marshall” ½d, 1d, 4d, 6d, 8d, 10d to 5s, eleven value perforated “SPECIMEN” (type B1), large part o.g. The 6d defective at top otherwise fine and fresh. Rare. Ex “Blanic”. SG 15/16, 19/27.
Footnote
The UPU specimen distribution of this issue comprised mint stamps only. It is likely, therefore, that these Specimen perfins were prepared by Bradbury Wilkinson as publicity samples or for archival purposes.

