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Lot# 4436 - Auction 309-320

  • Lot# : 4436 British East Africa

    Lithographed by Bradbury Wilkinson 1890/94: ½ a. dull brown, imperf. at base, used on ½ a. brown postal stationery card (H&G 1) addressed to Mrs. Mackenzie in Bracknell with short message in Arabic on reverse, tied by MOMBASA squared circle datestamp (Nov 25, 1893). Reverse with Bracknell arrival cds (Dec 16). The card is written by Mr. Victor H. Mackenzie, the Mombasa Bank Manager who was a 'signatory' on the 1891 provisional issue. Rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 250 CHF