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Lot# 5326 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 5326 Northern Nigeria

    1900 (April): ½ d. dull mauve & green, a horizontal pair used on cover to Halifax, Nova Scotia endorsed 'via England' cancelled by "Bida 17/7/01" in ink manuscript, reverse with oval framed "LOKOJA / POST OFFICE" transit datestamp (SG Type 8) struck in violet (July 22) and 'Halifax N.S. / Canada' arrival cds in black (Aug 24). Central file fold but a very rare cover.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 550 CHF