Lot 571 o
British East Africa, 1895, Mombasa Manuscript Surcharge, 1a on 3a Black on Dull Red, Initialed "T.E.C.R.", Mombasa squared circle date stamp cancel, bright and fresh, well centered, Very Fine, ex-Krieger. Scott No. 34Ac.SG No. 32 £7,000 ($9,970).
ONE OF FIVE USED EXAMPLES OF THE 1895 1A ON 3A MOMBASA MANUSCRIPT SURCHARGE WITH INITIALS "T.E.C.R.".
The initials on this issue are that of the Mombasa Postmaster T.E.C. Remington.
Realized: $4,000