By: Status International
lot # 13861 - world banknotes SOUTH AFRICA - BOER WAR
Mafeking Siege: 1 Shillings blue & green, January 1900, prefix A, 'Issued by the Authority of Colonel R.S.S. Baden-Powell', with stamp duty 'Bechuanaland Protectorate / One Penny' embossed stamp, with numbered counterfoil at left, showing it came from a special booklet (most of these notes were issued in stapled pads without any counterfoil). P-S651a cat US$1500+++ plus large premium for the intact counterfoil. This originates from a partial booklet ex John Ineson collection, and previously no examples with intact counterfoils were recorded. 2020 Ceremuga certificate of authenticity. Choice UNC in absolutely pristine fresh original condition. Mafeking notes extremely rare in such high grade - previous examples from same source sold for between $1700 - $2800 + commission in our earlier auctions. (P)
Estimate A$2500
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Status International from Sydney, Australia is holding 4 - 6 auctions a year of Philatelic & Numismatic items. The emphasis is on Australian and area material as well as All World stamps,... Read More
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