B.S.A. COMPANY
Early Postal History, 1892 Arms to 1897 £2 Arms
1896-97 LARGE ARMS, DIE I, SG 29-37
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1896 ½d Die II and 1d plus 2d Die I. Each hand stamped 'Specimen', Samuel Type R2, 14.5 mm long, 2.75 and 1.75mm high. Very fine with gum. RARE.
Note: Samuel records this handstamp on 12 values: 1d to 4/- on Die I and 2/6, 5/- and 10/- Die II. Further noted that the ½d also exists. Recorded as being shown by Dr N A Daniel of Rhodesia to Samuel, originating from a collection of an Australian engraver who settled in Rhodesia and to whom they were officially presented. |
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