ZANZIBAR 1895 SG5m Mint 1a6p sepia overprint on India variety Diaeresis over last a

Stock Code: P245000062

1895-96 1a6p sepia, type I opt on India, showing the remarkable variety "Diaeresis over last a" resulting from the erroneous use of a German modified "a" instead of the normal letter, fresh large part o.g. From R10/5 of a small late printing from Setting 3. Trivial gum blemish mentioned for accuracy, still an attractive example of this fascinating and very rare variety of which few are recorded. Clear RPS cert (1971). Ex Arnhold (SGA 17 May 2012, lot 1227) and Sturton (Harmers 8 Nov 2005, lot 1248). [The existence of such a German letter in the "Zanzibar Gazette" printing office reflects the cosmopolitan character of the town, with English, French, German, Arabic and Gujrati all in regular use.]

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ZANZIBAR 1895 SG5m Mint 1a6p sepia overprint on India variety Diaeresis over last a - $1,900.20*


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