Lot
570 
British East Africa, 1895, Mombasa Manuscript Surcharge, 1a on 3a Black on Dull Red, Initialed "T.E.C.R.", o.g., very lightly hinged, brilliant color and remarkable freshness, Very Fine, a great B.E.A. rarity with only four mint examples known, ex-"Sovereign", Krieger; with 1959 and 2008 B.P.A. certificates. Scott No. 34Ac $23,000. SG No. 32 £10,000 ($14,240).
CONSIDERED TO BE THE FINEST MINT EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 1A ON 3A MOMBASA MANUSCRIPT SURCHARGE WITH INITIALS "T.E.C.R.".
Realized: $6,000