Los-Nr. 1705

Bushire 1915: 3 ch. grey-brown & green surcharged in black, SG 3, two examples used on reverse of 1915 cover to Linga, each tied by BOUCHIR (DEPART) datestamps in black (Aug 209). Repeated strike of datestamp alongside and complete "GR / Crown / Opened By Censor" label in green at base. An extremely rare issue on letter in very fine quality.