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    1868 (March 23): Internal Field Force cover, written by Sir Robert Napier from Camp Lat, 263 miles inland from Zulla, to Major Russell at Base HQ in Zulla, endorsed "O. H. M. Service" at upper left and countersigned "Napier" at lower left and struck with "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp "23 MA 68" in red. Reverse with "F.F." obliterator and "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red "28 MA 68". Cover opens well for Exhibit display, one of just two known covers with the "F.F." obliterator in red, both being included in this sale.
    Starting bid : 2,000 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,700 CHF