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Lot# 943 - Auction 298-307

  • Lot# : 943 Niger Coast Protectorate

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    1898: Soldier's Letter to South Kensington, London, endorsed "No Stamps obtainable, Frank Bevan, Niger Expeditionary Force", struck with octagonal framed "THE ROYAL NIGER COMPANY / CHARTERED & LIMITED / 13 JAN 1898 / POST OFFICE / AKASSA" handstamp in violet (Gi Type 5) applied on obverse. "Liverpool / Br. Packet" (Feb 15) cds in black on reverse with London arrival of the same day, charged with handstruck "2D." to pay with manuscript "½" adjacent. Scarce and fine cover.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold