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Lot# 608 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 608 Ethiopia

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    Abyssinian Field Force 1868: Cover from Napier's Force to Southampton franked by India 1865 2 a.orange and 1866/67 6 a. 8 p. slate, faults, each cancelled by "F.F." obliterators (Field Force) endorsed 'via Marseilles'. Reverse with good strike of circular "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in black (April 26?) somewhat over-struck by Southampton arrival cds (May 18). Despite the imperfection to one adhesive, an extremely rare cover carried at the Civilian rate. Cert. RPSL (2016).rnrnProvenance: Collection Reverend Eric Payne, Harmers, London, 20 Dec 1995, lot 7.
    Starting bid : 1,000.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2,200.00 CHF