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BATUM BRIT OCC 1920 25r on 20 on 14k deep carmine and blue, SG31 North Borneo stamps The first stamp issues ofBatum British Occupation 1920 (21 Feb) 25r on 20 on 14k deep carmine and blue, surcharge as type 6 in black, SG31. A fine mint example with original gum. Slight corner crease but fine appearance. A scarce stamp as only 900 were originally issued. Includes 'W. POHL' and Romeko hand stamp on reverse, and signed by the revered philatelic expert Holcombe. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value is 110. Batumi (formerly Batum) is a city on the Black Sea coast