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Bechuanaland, self government

Monday, March 1, 1965

Africa 35a

Bechuanaland 1965
Bechuanaland Sc198 SG186

Perforated 14½ x 14, watermark (?), engraved.

Description Scott SG Mi Y&T
2½ cent red and gold
 198 186    
5 cent ultramarine and gold
 199 187    
12½ cent brown and gold
 200 188    
25 cent green and gold
 201 189    

Bechuanaland Protectorate was a stamp issuing entity before it gained internal self government. It is later known as Botswana.

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