Lot# 5182 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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Lot# : 5182 Lagos
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1884/86: 2 d. grey, a horizontal pair used on 1887 cover to France tied by oval barred obliterators in black with "LAGOS" code A cds (Jan 27) in black alongside. Manuscript "3" in red crayon credit and "PAID / LIVERPOOL / BR. PACKET" cds in red (March 3) and reverse with Levallois-Perret arrival cds (March 4) in black. A fine cover, mailed just prior to the March 1887 issue in new colours being released.Starting bid : 150 CHFHammer price : 160 CHF -
