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  • Lot# : 5849 Sudan

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    1897: Provisional Postage Dues, 2 m. green and 4 m. maroon used on 1899 cover sent unpaid from Omdurman to Wadi Halfa Camp with 'Omdurman' datestamp (Nov 27) and framed 'T' marking of despatch. Taxed on arrival at the Soldier's Concession Rate of 6 m. (the 3 m. deficiency was doubled) and tied by Wadi Halfa Camp datestamp (Nov 28). Extremely rare - as far as we can say, the sole recorded Soldier's Concession rate Postage Due cover.
    Starting bid : 750 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold