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Lot# 5315 - Auction 284 - 290

  • Lot# : 5315 Southern Nigeria

    1901/02: 1 d. sepia & carmine, a single example and a vertical strip of three used on 1902 registered cover to London tied by oval "Registered / Old Calabar" datestamps (Dec 3). Reverse with 'Southern Nigeria' crest in black and "Registered / Bonny" oval transit datestamp (Dec 6). Correctly rated (2 d. postage + 2 d. registration) and a scarce commercial usage.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : 240 CHF