Lot 137
Bahrain 1924 Waterlow Issue Largest known franking 322r12a






Treasures of Revenue Philately | S26018
Auction: 8 September 2026 10:30 BST
Description
1924 Waterlow Revenue extraordinary complete document on two pages bearing the largest known franking of the issue paying 322r12a with a five-colour franking comprising 100r green perf 12 irregular block of three, 10r violet perf 9½ vertical pair, 1r black perf 9½, 8a salmon-red perf 12½ and 4a brown perf 9½. The reverse of the second page of the document bearing another 10r (vert strip of four), 1r and 8a, all tied by ‘BAHREIN COURT’ hs in black. An astonishingly high franking with the 100r Oasis an excessively rare stamp in any condition, making this almost certainly the star item of the whole issue. A showpiece which is not to be missed.






