TANGANYIKA 1917-21 20r black and purple/red 'G.E.A.', SG61 King George V stamps lower right corner block of

lower right corner block of 4 with '1D' (x4) plate numbers

neatly cancelled by a crisp red Maltese Cross leaving a clear profile

The note is in pristine condition

which barely detract from what is a supreme quality example in the context of this difficult to find issue

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TANGANYIKA 1917-21 20r black and purple/red 'G.E.A.', SG61 King George V stamps lower right corner block ofTanganyika 1917 21 20r black and purple red, 'G. E. A.' overprint, SG61. A very fine and fresh mint example with original gum. After the Allied invasion of German East Africa in World War I, civilian mail was accepted by the Indian Army postal service using Indian stamps overprinted 'I. E. F.' Some offices, however, reverted to civilian control on 1 June 1917. They used these stamps from East Africa and Uganda, which then included the "G. E. A."