Lot# 5312 - Auction 298-307
Auction 298-307
-> The BESANÇON Collection (part II) – British West Africa
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Niger Coast Protectorate
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Lot# : 5312 Niger Coast Protectorate
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1894 (Aug 10): Provisional surcharge ½ d. on 2½ d. blue, a used example, variety "OIE for ONE", on 1894 registered cover to London in combination with 1894 2 d. lake pair and single 2½ d. blue all tied by "Old Calabar" squared circle datestamps in black (Nov 19). Large 'R' below and oval framed 'Registered / Old Calabar' datestamp at base. Reverse with Liverpool transit and London arrival (Dec 25). A fine and rare cover Gi = £ 1'200+.Starting bid : 500 CHFHammer price : 1,000 CHF -
