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Northern Nigeria

Catalogue 327: Worldwide Postal History - The Enzo Carnio Collection (part I)
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  • Lot# : 5167 Northern Nigeria

    1900: ½ d. dull mauve and green, two singles, used on cover, from Jebba to Exeter, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 28/3/01" in red ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, arrival to reverse dated 28 April 1901, toning and slight soiling in places, however a very scarce example.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 440 CHF

    Lot# : 5168 Northern Nigeria

    1900: 1 d. dull mauve & carmine, a used example on 1901 cover to London tied by oval framed "LOKOJA / POST OFFICE" datestamp (April 9) in violet. London arrival cds (May 27) on reverse. Scarce.
    Starting bid : 120 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 5169 Northern Nigeria

    1900: 2 d. dull mauve and yellow with 6 d. dull mauve and violet, used on small cover, from Jebba to London, tied by the manuscript "Post Office Jebba 16/3/01" in red pen ink, of the River Niger Travelling Post Office, endorsed "Photographic films no value", to the reverse an incomplete "Lokoja Post Office" cachet in violet dated 19 March 1901, creasing and damage to 2 d. top right, soiled, however a rare cover.rnProvenance: T. V. Roberts Collection, RL, London, 26 April 1989.
    Starting bid : 200 CHF
    Hammer price : 200 CHF
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