Lot 60863 – 1895 (Oct 18) Envelope from Mombasa to England with 1895 “Zanzibar Gazette” 2 1/2a on 4 1/2a
Lot 60863 – 1895 (Oct 18) Envelope from Mombasa to England with 1895 “Zanzibar Gazette” 2 1/2a on 4 1/2a
Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika » British East Africa
Price realised
1’100 GBP
Estimate
800 – 1’200 GBP
Auction date
Fri 17 Jun 2022 at 12:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1895 (Oct 18) Envelope from Mombasa to England with 1895 “Zanzibar Gazette” 2 1/2a on 4 1/2a tied by Mombasa squared circle ds, reverse with Zanzibar and Aden transits, London arrival, two punch holes at lower left and small portion of backflap missing, fine and rare franking, only thought to be six commercial frankings of this issue, ex Pennycuick and “Shivani”. Catalogue ref: S.G. 48
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