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    1902: Registered Telegram envelope addressed to Alfred Ilg, with Lion of Judah at upper left, mailed with "HARAR" datestamp in blue (Dec 4) and franked by Obock Peace & Commerce 50 c. carmine tied by "Djibouti" cds in black (Dec 11) paying registered Colonial rate to Zurich. Reverse with wax seal in amharic "Posta Harar", French Paquebot "La Reunion A Marseille / L. V. No. 2" (Dec 15) and carried on Steamer 'Yangtse'. Zurich arrival cds (Dec 28) also on reverse of a fine and rare cover.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,800 CHF