Lot 572 o
British East Africa, 1895, "British East Africa" on 1a Blue Green, "Anl" (Broken "D") Variety, in lower scroll between "Light" and "Liberty", Lamu town cancels, rich color, natural s.e. at bottom (as always) and a couple slightly short perfs at upper right of little consequence, Very Fine, ex-Krieger. Scott No. 39b.SG No. 34b £3,750 ($5,340).
ONE OF TWO KNOWN USED EXAMPLES OF THE PROTECTORATE HANDSTAMP 1895 1A BLUE GREEN "ANL" FOR "AND" PLATE VARIETY.
Realized: $1,600