Lot# 5292 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
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-> Niger Coast Protectorate
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Lot# : 5292 Niger Coast Protectorate
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Bonny River Provisional Bisects 1894 (Jan 1): 1 d. dull blue, a diagonally bisected example used in combination with July 1892 Oil Rivers 2 d. grey-green & carmine each tied to 2 d. blue registered postal stationery envelope to Liverpool tied by "Bonny" squared circle datestamps (Sept 11, 1894) in black. Oval 'Registered / Liverpool' arrival (Oct 25) also on obverse. Slight trim to envelope at right but a correctly rate and scarce cover Gi = £ 650.Starting bid : 250 CHFHammer price : 340 CHF -
