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Lot# 5737 - 196-201 Auction

  • Lot# : 5737 Sudan

    1884 (March): Cover from Naval Forces at Suakin, endorsed at top 'From M. Sullivan, Skilled Shipwright, HMS Euryalus, Suakim', franked by Great Britain 1880 2 d. deep rose (Gi 168a) heavily tied on arrival in London by Foreign Branch obliterator with Birmingham (March 4, 1884) datestamp on reverse. Some wear but a rare double rate Sailor's concession cover.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF