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Lot# 602 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 602 Ethiopia

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    1880: Cover bearing Egypt 1879 1 pi. rose tied to cover to Massawa by "Suez / Depart" cds (Oct 1) in black with information strike at right, the reverse with flap missing but near complete strike of Egyptian P.O. "MASSAWAH" cds (Oct 18) in black. The cover contains a signed letter from Charles 'Chinese' Gordon, written in French from Bombay to Hibil Sciavi in Massawa stating "J'ai eté invité à Pekin" and stating his address would be care of the Governor of Hong Kong and giving his compliments to Achille Raffray, the French Vice Consul in Massawa. Somewhat tired but rare. Cert. J-F. Brun (2016).
    Starting bid : 350.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 350.00 CHF