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  • Lot# : 5735 Sudan

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    First Nile Expedition 1885: Soldier's cover from Tani to Woolwich, England, with complete long original cross-written contents, endorsed at top 'Posted at Tani 4th April', franked by provisional 1884 20 pa. on 5 pi. green (2) for 1 piastre rate, tied by Star & Crescent DONGOLA datestamps in black (Stagg 13). Reverse with Woolwich arrival cds (April 28). Also a small piece with extremely rare large Star & Crescent TANI datestamp (March 29, 1885) and a part strike of same on 20 pa. on 5 pi. green. Despite expected imperfections, a rare cover, with no examples from Tani in the Danson, Frazer or Inglefield-Watson collections.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF