Lot 573 o
British East Africa, 1895, "British East Africa" on India 2a Blue, "Britlsh" For "British", light Mombasa squared circle date stamp cancel, strong bright color, Very Fine, ex-Krieger; with 1997 D. Brandon certificate. Scott No. 57a $7,750.SG No. 52a £8,500 ($12,100).
THE ONLY RECORDED USED EXAMPLE OF THE 1895 "BRITISH EAST AFRICA" ON INDIA 2A BLUE WITH "BRITLSH" FOR "BRITISH" OVERPRINT ERROR.
This is one of two known examples, the other which resides in the Royal Philatelic Collection.
Realized: $5,250