1872 (May 6): Cover to Le Havre bearing fine strike of the rare Crown Circle 'Paid at Lagos' index B, Lagos cds alongside, red circular framed PD alongside, Calais entry (June 3) on front, Paris transit and arrival bs's (June 4), vertical filing crease at left clear of any cancel. Ex collection John Sacher. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 2,500.00
Closed..Nov-27-2023, 23:59:00 EST
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Sale No: 309
Lot No:1190
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1874 (June 6): Cover to Lyon endorsed 'France paquet anglais' bearing red Lagos index A cds, rated 1/- and PD in circle applied in London, backstamped "LYON 7 JUIL" on reverse. By January 1871 the ½ oz. rate was '1/2' d. with '1/-' accountable to the GPO London, the colony retaining 2d. Ex collection John Sacher. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
Opening CHF 500.00
Sold...CHF 550.00
Closed..Nov-27-2023, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 550
Sale No: 309
Lot No:1925
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1898 (14. Apr.) 1 d. rose-carmine, single franking tied to greeting card with condolence text to Germany cancelled at sea on Board German Steamer "Melita Bohlen". The AUS WESTAFRIKA framed cachet is set beside. Rare card originating from Lagos. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)