Worldwide Stamps and Covers Ethiopia - Precursor Post
Sale No: ETH5
Lot No:301
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ITALIAN OCCUPATION 1885-95 ON FOUR ANNOTATED EXHIBITION PAGES, various markings all on Italian or Eritrean issues, first page showing two clippings with "MASSAUA MAR ROSSO" d.s. and a very attractive March, 1886 cover with Italy 20c orange tied by circular barred "3862" h.s., matching Massaua (Mar Rosso) d.s., to Firenze, backstamped, part of backflap missing, second page with amongst others Adigrat Eritrea d.s on piece, third page showing Cassala cancels and fourth page with second class collecting offices, overall fine-very fine, an interesting and desirable group, ex. Rose (Image)