Tradition und Erfahrung in klassischer Philatelie seit 1919

Losnr. 5736 - 196.-201. Auktion

  • Losnr. : 5736 Sudan

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    First Nile Campaign 1884: Cover mailed with GB 1 d. lilac (Gi. 172) tied by 'Buttevant' duplex (Ireland) and addressed to Cairo, struck with 'T' mark on despatch. The cover was taxed on arrival in Cairo (10 pa. and 1 pi. red Dues have been removed), and forwarded on to a Lieutenant Williams of the 'Buffs' at Wadi Halfa where again taxed with Egypt 1884 Postage Due 10 pa. red (another 1 pi. Due removed), and sent on again to Abu Fatmah and then on again to Dongola where a further four 1884 10 pa. red were applied and tied by DONGOLA datestamp (March 26) in black (yet again a 10 pa. stamp has been removed). Addresse not found and the cover returned with SENT BACK TO ENGLAND / WITHOUT A REASON / FOR NON-DELIVERY applied in red on arrival. Despite faults an extraordinary cover. Cert. Hass (2005).
    Ausruf : 200 CHF
    Zuschlag : 850 CHF