NIGER COAST 1897-98 6d,2s6d, 10s SPECIMENS, SG71s, 73/4s Burma stamps and 1s values

and 1s values

Superb unmounted oiginal gum large four margin imperforate horizontal pair printed by De La Rue in pale yellow brown

neatly cancelled by a red Maltese Cross

Accompanied by a British Philatelic Association certificate of authenticity (2003)

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NIGER COAST 1897-98 6d,2s6d, 10s SPECIMENS, SG71s, 73/4s Burma stamps and 1s valuesNiger Coast 1897 98 6d yellow brown, 2s6d olive bistre, 10s deep violet, overprinted 'SPECIMEN', watermark CA (type W1) for distribution to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) as examples for reference purposes only, SG71s, 73 4s Brilliant mint examples with large part original gum. Typical rough perforations as almost always seen, but lovely fresh colours and far above average. A scarce set in such fine condition. These were the last stamps issued by