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Lot# 5200 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5200 Lagos

    1884/86: 5 s. green and blue, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, used on 1901 cover to Hamburg endorsed "Mit Dampfer Alexandra Woermann", somewhat gum stained on application, tied by oval "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST / LINIE / HAMBURG / WESTAFRIKA / XX" in black, with Hamburg arrival (Feb 24) on reverse. Envelope with faults but an extraordinary commercial usage of this adhesive Gi = £ 160 off cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 260 CHF