British East Africa SG 44/47 Used 1895 2r to 5r type 6 handstamp new-edition block of four lettered LJ-MK

block of four lettered LJ-MK

franked at the ¬Ωoz single letter rate to the USA by 1868-90 'Large Queen' 6c blackish brown

The 5s and 10s with yellowish gum otherwise a fine and attractive set

Minor crease affecting corner example

British East Africa SG 44/47 Used 1895 2r to 5r type 6 handstamp new-edition block of four lettered LJ-MK1895 (9 July) 2r to 5r, type 6 'BRITISH EAST AFRICA' h s, the 'set' of 4 high values, each neatly cancelled by large part Mombasa squared circle, dated 'FE 25 96'. The 3r and 4r each with a short perf, otherwise a fine and attractive quartet, the 2r and 5r with part sheet wmk and scarce thus. (cat 1175) P267000006