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Lot# 5255 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 5255 Russia

    1908/12: Arms 1 k. orange strip of four, 2 k. green, 4 k. rose-red (5), 7 k. pale blue (2) and 10 k. deep blue (4) all used on registered 1912 cover at 80 kopek rate to Siloko, Southern Nigeria tied by "RIGA" (Latvia) circular datestamps (Jan 28) in black. Information strikes and registration label at base and reverse with Liverpool transit and Lagos oval registered datestamp (March 1). Central file fold away from adhesives but a spectacular franking to a most unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : 220 CHF