BECHUANALAND
Bechuanaland Protectorate Stamps
BECHUANALAND PROTECTORATE  -  1904-13 KEVII ISSUE
AB4006
1905 KEVII 1d scarlet overprinted ‘SPECIMEN’ in an arc (Samuel type GB17). Further handstamped ‘ULTRAMAR’ in blue Very fine unused, without gum. SG 68s var.
 
Note: the ‘ULTRAMAR’ handstamp was applied in Lisbon by the Portuguese authorities to specimen stamps and postal stationery received from the UPU prior to distribution to the Portuguese colonies.
£175