tradition and experience in classic philately since 1919

Lot# 767 - Auction 265-273

  • Lot# : 767 Ethiopia

    1 / 2
    Catalogue# : 135/I
    Download main picture Share
    1930: Coronation of Haile Selassie 2 m. black & blue (Hayle), used on postcard from Addis Abeba, showing the procession of ther Coronation to London, the card with a full account of the ceremony in English "Here is a picture of part of the crowd which awaited the King & Queen procession from the Church of St. George on Coronation Day Nov 2...On Nov 1st I was one of the guests at a garden party held in honour of the Duke of Gloucester's visit here. The Earl of Airlie accompanied him...We interior Sudan Missionaries just now have numbered twenty so you can picture how the two homes have been crowded......". Most unusual and interesting card.
    Starting bid : 80.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 320.00 CHF