Territorial Offices » Massawa (Sudan). 1878 (20.2) Folded wrapper from Massawa to Suez, franked 3rd Issue 1 piastre, tied by clear POSTE KHEDEVIE EGIZIANE / MASSAWA / 20 feb 78 circular datestamp with another strike towards lower left, backstamped on arrival in Suez, an extremely fine & a rare showpiece (Image)

1884 (13.4) Cover from Massawa to India, franked vertical pair Provisional 1884 20 paras on 5 piastres green, tied bi-lingual MASSAWAH datestamp, further strike on front, with SEA POST OFFICE / JUN: 12 circular datestamp and ADEN / 16 JUN. 84, opened on three sides, minor cover faults, a rare usage Provenance: Peter Smith (Image)