Lot# 7106 - Auction 274-283
Auction 274-283
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Lot# : 7106 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Royal Niger Co. 1891: Stampless cover to Lyon struck with superb rectangular "THE ROYAAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / POST OFFICE / BURUTU" datestamp (June 27) in violet (Gibbons type 6) on despatch. Reverse with "LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds (July 31) and struck with hexagonal "T" marking in black. Charged at double the deficiency on arrival with 1893 Postage Due 50 c. lilac (Maury T37) tied by Lyon cds (Aug 2). An attractive and scarce cover. Signed Georges Lamy.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 340 CHF -
