ZANZIBAR 1896 SG29k Mint 2½ on 1a6p sepia type 6 surcharge variety Roman 1 in fraction ½ digital-edition 1871 10d Die proof

1871 10d Die proof

all neatly tied by Falmouth squared circle datestamps for MY

Very fine entire from Rio-de-Janeiro to London endorsed internally 'P Maria - Guernsey

1869 British Post Offices Abroad

- P223010175

ZANZIBAR 1896 SG29k Mint 2½ on 1a6p sepia type 6 surcharge variety Roman 1 in fraction ½ digital-edition 1871 10d Die proof1896 (15 Nov) "2" on 1a6p sepia, type 6 surcharge, showing variety Roman "I" in fraction "", large part o. g. One slightly shortish perf and an insignificant bend mentioned for accuracy, still fine and very rare, with few examples recorded and only 16 panes surcharged. Ex Griffith Jones (Spink 24 Oct 2018, lot 189). [The overprint has small second "z", but is not readily plateable. The fact that the Royal Collection includes two examples of the