Losnr. 6350 - 291.-297. Auktion
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Losnr. : 6350 Brit. Ostafrika
Mombasa Provisionals 1891 (Feb): Provisional "1 Anna" in manuscript on 3 a. black on dull red, two single examples, countersigned "VHM" (Victor H. Mackenzie, IBEA Co. Bank Manager) in black ink, used on 1894 registered Macallister cover to London with single 2½ a. black on bright yellow all tied by MOMBASA code A circular datestamps (Oct 15) in black with oval "R" at left, paying the corrrect single registered rate. Further tied on arrival by London registration datestamp in red and "Registered / Woolwich" arrival (Nov 16). Just seven covers are recorded bearing this Provisional, one of which is housed in the collection of His Majesty King Charles III. A magnificent and beautiful cover.rnrnProvenance: Collection Ewen Minto (1982).rn Collection "Shivani", Spink, London, 8 May 1997, lot 109.Ausruf : 2.500,00 CHFZuschlag : 3.400,00 CHF