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Lot# 611 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 611 Ethiopia

    Abyssinian Field Force 1868: Cover from Brecon to Capt. Burlton, Commisary Dept. with the Abyssinian Field Force endorsed 'via Southampton & Suez', franked by 1865/ 68 6 d. lilac pl. 6, defective, tied by "Brecon / 116" duplex in black (March 12). Reverse with London transit cds (March 13) and fine strike of circular "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red (April 5). Captain Burlton was in command of the Udul Wells Depot, a staging post 40 miles from Zula on the way to Senafe. Slight opening tear but extremely scarce and not unattractive.rnrn 
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 900.00 CHF