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    Tanganyika 1933/1937, Wilson Airways, study of Feeder Service air mail, comprising nine covers written-up and mounted upon exhibition pages, six with violet "Feeder Service" cachet, two with manuscript endorsement, mail originating mainly from Tanganyika (Dar es Salaam and Korogwe) and one from Kenya, sent to destination internally within Africa as well as one example to; Ireland, Scotland and England respectively, noted two covers with "Late Fee" paid, varied rates and frankings, a scarce selection in good to fine condition.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 517 Tanganyika

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    1935, KUT, £1. black and red, two singles, used on a large Registered cover, with 1 s. black and green, 50 c. bright purple and black and 5 c., black and green, from Tanga (Kenya) to Buenos Aires (Argentina), dated 17 February 1938, stamps tied by "TANGA REGISTERED" datestamp, endorsed "Air Mail" and "By Air via France or Germany" the latter pencilled out, rate of £2 1s 55c for 2½oz registered, carried on Imperial Airways flight DN67 which left Kisumu 20 February, arriving Marseilles 25 February, transferred to Air France South America service for Buenos Aires, three vertical filing creases well clear of adhesives, damage top right and some wrinkles and tears as might be expected, however a unique cover franked with two iconic KGV £1 Lion stamps, magnificent, with great eye appeal; an exhibition cover.
    Starting bid : 1,800 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 518 Tanganyika

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    1943, Registered cover from Dar-es-Salaam to New York, dated 24 February 1943, inscribed "via Transatlantic Route via Miami" and "via Leopoldville", franked KGVI 5 c., three 3 s., and Lion £1 black and red, Sudan censor cachet and seal, with triangular Nigeria censor cachet, reverse with Kampala 25 February, Lagos 10 March, Miami 21 March and New York arrival 23 March, most interesting and scarce high value franking, the £1 rare on commercial covers.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF
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