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Lot# 709 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 709 Ethiopia

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    1902: Bosta overprint in black on 1 g. blue postal stationery card (H&G 6d), used to France cancelled by faint "Adis Abeba" cds (June 17, 1904) in black, in combination with Somali Coast 1903 10 c. black & carmine tied by Djibouti cds in blue (July 12). Enghien Les Bains arrival cds (July 27). A scarce card - message states "Expedition in a hopeless muddle, unable to proceed beyond place reached (Addis) and consequently returning soon, probably in bits..".
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 150.00 CHF