COSTA DE ORO. 1874. ASHANTI WARS. Envelope (without contens) send to EDIMBOURG from an officer with Wolsey's Expeditionary Force endorsed "Ashanti No Stamps" and ms. "4" in blue crayon wich has been cancelled and Liverpool handstruck "6d". Very fine CAPE COAST-CASTLE cds and arrival on reverse. (Image1)
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Opening EUR 500.00
Sold...EUR 750.00
Closed..Oct-01-2019, 07:00:00 EST
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Sale No: 727
Lot No:1373
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COSTA DE ORO. 1879. CAPE COAST to FRANCE. 4 d. lilac (2) cancelled with oval "566" and marked PAID AT CAPE COAST CASTLE in black (rare in this colour). Sent via Great Britain and arrival cds on reverse. Double rate cover. Ex. J. SACHER. (Image1)