France and French Colonies Madagascar (British Post) Madagascar (British Post)
Sale No: 1804
Lot No:20670
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1890 Envelope from Antananarivo via Tamatave with "BRITISH MAIL" despatch cds in blue and transit in red, sent by French Packet and franked France Colonies 25c, very minor vertical crease not affecting adhesive or overall appearance, extremely rare, ex Frederick Mayer
Note: Per SG catalogue: "After May 1883 mail from the British community at Antananarivo was sent by runner to the British Consulate at Tamatave for forwarding via the French Post Office" (Image)
Opening GBP 1,700.00
Sold...GBP 1,700.00
Closed..Jun-12-2018, 23:59:00 EST
Sold For 1700
Sale No: 1804
Lot No:20672
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1895 Envelope addressed to England franked British Inland Mail 4d tied by violet BRITISH MAIL ANTANARIVO cds, Natal 2 172d applied in transit which is overlapping and slightly creased, a few light peripheral tonespots, rare and desirable (Image)