British East Africa SG 99xs Specimen 1897-1903 50r mauve variety watermark inverted new-edition 3 neatly tied by a

3 neatly tied by a crisp London E

cancelled by a Registered Threadneedle St B

lower right corner block of 6 (3x2) from the left pane

1968 Fish 8d "Leather-jacket"

1938-51 2¬Ωd bright blue

British East Africa SG 99xs Specimen 1897-1903 50r mauve variety watermark inverted new-edition 3 neatly tied by a1897 1903 50r mauve, variety Wmk reversed, opt 'SPECIMEN' for UPU distribution, large part o. g. Small gum crease and trivial perf toning, still an attractive example with the watermark clearly visible from the back. Scarce as only four or five sheets are likely to have been distributed, many of which are not available to collectors. (cat 450) P267000116