Losnr. 744 - 265.-273. Auktion
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Losnr. : 744 Äthiopien
French Legation at Addis Abeba 1907: Registered cover from Addis Abeba to Zurich franked at the French Legation by Somali Coast 1903 75 c. black & bistre (Ceres 63) paying the registered double rate, tied by large circular "LEGATION DE FRANCE / RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE / ADDIS-ABBEBA" handstamp with framed 'R' adjacent in black. Reverse with unclear French Paquebot and Zurich arrival (Jan 7, 1908). Envelope with two file holes and closed corner tear at right, of no great significance as this is the sole registered usage from the Legation, with only three covers (all used in November and December 1907 after the bankruptcy of the Ethiopian Posts) in total recorded. Unique. Cert. J-F. Brun (2016).rnrnProvenance: Collection Roberto Sciaky, Harmers, London, 25 July 2006, lot 104.rnAusruf : 1.200,00 CHFZuschlag : 2.200,00 CHF