Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 606 - 265.-273. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 606 Äthiopien

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    Abyssinian Field Force 1868: Mourning envelope from Capt. Elliot at Magdala to Bangalore, India endorsed 'via Bombay' franked by India 1866 4 a. green, Die I (Gi 69), tied by "FF" obliterator (Field Force) in black. Reverse with fair strike of "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red (April), Bombay transit and fine Bangalore arrival cds (May 13) in red. Pencil notation at left of date and place of sending. A fine and extremely rare cover. Signed Friedl.rnrnNote: The cover was sent on the day after Emperor Tewodoros II committed suicide at the Battle of Magdala (with a gun gifted to him by Queen Victoria), the Ethiopian Army surrendered and General Napier's task was fulfilled.
    Ausruf : 3.000,00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 3.800,00 CHF