Lot 567
British East Africa, 1891, Mombasa Manuscript Surcharge, ½a on 2a Vermilion, Initialed "A.B.", initials of Archibal Brown (cashier of the company), full o.g., strong color, Very Fine, ex-Krieger; with 1996 D. Brandon certificate. Scott No. 33 $17,000.SG No. 23 £11,000 ($15,660).
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED MINT EXAMPLES OF THE 1891 ½A ON 2A MOMBASA MANUSCRIPT SURCHARGE WITH "A.B." INITIALS.
Realized: $6,250