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Lot# 3186 - Auction 218-221

  • Lot# : 3186 France

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    Algeria 1906 (April 7): Pigeon Mail AFLOU - DJELFA, Flimsy paper handstamped 'GOUVERNEMENT GENERAL DE L'ALGERIE DIRECTION DES AFFAIRES Indigènes' in blue, backstamped 'AFLOU ORAN 7 AVRIL 06', fine and very scarce item of the first trial. The first attempt was not successfull as the pigeons had to be held in Djelfa due bad weather. See article by O. Eliashar/Israel, published in the Airpost Journal volume 60, No. 10 July 1989. Interesting documentation (photocopies) attached Saulgrain 1906-1.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF