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Lot# 472 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 472 Goldcoast

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    1944, Lignes Aeriennes Militaries (LAM) air mail; Gold Coast, 1 s. 3 d. brown and turquoise blue, used on cover, from Tafo to M'balmayo, French Cameroon, dated 4 March 1944, extensively censored both in Gold Coast (opened / resealed), in Cameroon (Controle Postal Militaire tape) and handstamped on both sides, carried by fortnighly LAM service to Douala with "OUVERT / PAR / L'AUTORITE MILITARIRE" handstamp, also "CONTROLE POSTALE Commission / TERRITOIRE DU CAMEROUN", the service effectively a circular route from Fort Lamy (now N'Djamena, Chad), the delivery between Douala and M'balmayo by surface mail, with datestamps on reverse, Douala 13th and M'balmayo 15th, scarce air mail internally within Africa, interesting cover.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold