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Lot# 5304 - Auction 284 - 290
Auction 284 - 290
-> British West Africa – The ‘BESANÇON’ Collection (part I)
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Lot# : 5304 Southern Nigeria
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1902: Aro Field Force, a stampless envelope to Dundee, Scotland endorsed "On Active Service, Stamps not obtainable" and, at lower left, "P.R. / M.O. A.F.F. Equetta" (P. Rattray, Medical Officer, Aro Field Force) struck with "OPOBO RIVER" code A cds (Feb 26) in black. Reverse with Dundee arrival cds (April 2). A fine and scarce cover - the Aro Campaign lasted from 15 November 1901 until 23 March 1902.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 380 CHF -
