POSTAL HISTORY: 1900 India 1a blue postcard to France cancelled by barred 'B' obliterator, struck by Zaila Somali Coast cds for DE 25, Aden transit and Lyon arrival for Jan O1, lower corner creases, still a rare early item from Zaila. | Estimate - £800-£900 (Image)

POSTAL HISTORY: 1904 O.H.M.S envelope to England franked by 1a carmine, tied by Base Office Berbera cds for 14 MY 04, backstamped by Aden transit and Macclesfield markings for MY 29; opening reinforced, still fine cover from the Thorp correspondence. SG 115 | Estimate - £220-£250 (Image)