Lot# 5179 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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Lot# : 5179 Lagos
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1884/86: ½ d. dull green and pair of 1 d. rose-carmine, wmk. Crown CA, perf. 14, used on 1898 cover to Hamburg endorsed "Lagos Franco 12gr.", in combination witrh Germany 1890 10 pf. bright carmine pair all tied by oval "DEUTSCHE SEEPOST / LINIE / HAMBURG / WESTAFRIKA / XI" in violet (March 21), with Hamburg arrival (April 15) on reverse. A charming combination usage.rnProvenance: Collection John Sacher, Spink, London, 12 Nov 2009, lot 323.Starting bid : 200 CHFHammer price : 200 CHF -
