Lot 41289 – UNIQUE USAGE OF NORTH BORNEO STAMPS IN THE BOER WA
Lot 41289 – UNIQUE USAGE OF NORTH BORNEO STAMPS IN THE BOER WA
South Africa » Anglo Boer War
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
10’000 EUR
Auction date
jeu. 29 mai 2014 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
UNIQUE USAGE OF NORTH BORNEO STAMPS IN THE BOER WAR
1900 (Jul 19) Envelope to England with two North Borneo 1888-92 1/2c rose and GB 1887 1/2d vermilion tied by FIELD POST OFFICE / 3 / BRITISH ARMY S. AFRICA” cds, making up the 1d rate for letters to England, sent from a member of the 2nd Lincolnshire Fusiliers, Bolton arrival bs, cover faults incl. crease affecting one stamp and small portion of envelope missing at top, still a unique and highly unusual usage, ex Rich Auction
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