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  • Lot# : 587 Sudan

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    The Dongola Expedition 1896: Cover to General Stanton in Gloucestershire, endorsed "Dongola Province, No Stamps Procurable", struck with fair only "DONGOLA" datestamp (Dec 16) in black, endorsed on reverse "Korti Dec 1st. 1896" in manuscript. Struck with framed "T" marking and charged "2½D / F.B." (Foreign Branch) upon arrival. A rare cover. Signed Todd AIEP.rnNote: Just 6 covers exist from the Stanton correspondence, all were housed in the Danson collection. During the Campaign the writer, Captain E.A. Stanton, was Officer Commanding 11th Sudanese Battalion of the Egyptian Army. Dongola had fallen to the Egyptian forces on September 23, 1896. Captain Stanton later designed the 'Camel Postman' stamps.rnProvenance: Collection Col. J.R. Danson, RL, Geneva, 28 April 1977, lot 578.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold