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  • Lot# : 780 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 222 var
    1947: Airmail Essay for the surcharg surcharge: 4 c. green & blue black, surcharged in red in amharic only, as the Airmail issue of 1947, without the date "20-4-39", in larger font in red. A fresh and fine mint example from the top of sheet, unmounted og. Unlisted and most unusual.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 781 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 222/224+223F
    1947: Airmail set of three values surcharged with new values: 12 c. on 4 c., 50 c. on 25 c. and $ 2 on 60 c., fresh and fine unmounted og., also the 50 c. on 25 c. with error of date in overprint "26.12.44" instead of "29.12.46", the error with large part og. A rare set Mi = € 640.
    Starting bid : 160 CHF
    Hammer price : 210 CHF

    Lot# : 782 Ethiopia

    1883: "Estero" 20 c. orange (3) and 40 c. carmine, off-cover examples cancelled "BAIA DI ASSAB" straight line in blue-green, a few minor imperfections but a very rare Colonial cancellation used prior to the P.O. being up-graded in March 1884. All signed A. Diena or Sorani.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF

    Lot# : 783 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 39
    1879: Italy 20 c. orange used on 1886 cover to Messina, boldly tied by "3862" numeral obliterator with corresponding "MASSAUA / (MAR ROSSO)" datestamp at right (Aug 1) in black. Reverse with Brindisi transit cds (Aug 25) and arrival cds on reverse. Some ageing to envelope but a scarce cover. Note: Massawa was occupied by Italy on February 5, 1885 displacing the Egyptian influence. A Post Office was opened on February 22, 1885.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 280 CHF

    Lot# : 784 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 42
    1879: Italy 50 c. violet, single usage on registered cover to Livorno, tied by bold strike of "3862" numeral obliterator with "MASSAUA / (MAR ROSSO)" datestamp at left (Aug 19) and perforated registered label above. Reverse with minor imperfections and both Naples and Livorno datestamps. A scarce and attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 400 CHF

    Lot# : 785 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 39
    1879: Italy 20 c. orange used on 1886 cover to Gioiosa Marea, Italy tied by "3862" numeral obliterator with superb strike of "MASSAUA / (MAR ROSSO) / *" datestamp at right (Bianchi Type II). Messina transit cds on reverse and arrival (April 6) cds. Minor imperfections but an attractive cover.
    Starting bid : 180 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF

    Lot# : 786 Ethiopia

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    Catalogue# : 38
    1879: Italy 10 c. carmine rose, seven examples used on reverse of 1889 double rate registered cover to Rome, all tied by neat strikes of "MASSAUA * (MAR ROSSO)" datestamps (Type III). Obverse with perforated registered label and further strike of Massaua datestamp. Some wear but a very attractive franking.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 320 CHF

    Lot# : 787 Ethiopia

    1886/1889: Covers (5) and pieces (3) all bearing Italian 1879 issue adhesives, used from Massaua and cancelled by numeral obliteration "3862" or by "MASSAUA (MAR ROSSO)" datestamps, also a further 1886 cover with 20 c. used with numeral "3840" with "ASSAB" datestamp alongside.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 600 CHF

    Lot# : 788 Ethiopia

    1906: Imperforate set of three values, with 25 c. bright blue marginal from top of sheet, unmounted og.; Merson 50 c. brown & grey-blue marginal from base of sheet and 1 fr. wine-red & olive green, the latter two values unused; fresh and fine. A rare set. All signed Brun Yvert = € 1'300.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 300 CHF

    Lot# : 789 Ethiopia

    1906: The mint set of three values, 25 c. bright blue, Merson 50 c. brown & grey-blue and 1 fr. wine-red & olive green, a rare set, fresh and fine, large part og. Merson values signed Brun Yvert = € 720.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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