Lot 11530 – 1899 (Aug 11) envelope to England endorsed “On Special Service – no stamps procurable”
Lot 11530 – 1899 (Aug 11) envelope to England endorsed “On Special Service – no stamps procurable”
Lot 11530 – 1899 (Aug 11) envelope to England endorsed “On Special Service – no stamps procurable”
Nigerias » West Africa Field Force Mail
Estimate
100 – 150 GBP
Auction date
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 10:00 (Europe/Zurich)
19d 20h 31m 43s before pre-bidding ends
Description
1899 (Aug 11) envelope to England endorsed “On Special Service – no stamps procurable, F.H. Howe 1st West African Frontier Force”, showing recognisable Lokoja oval ds in violet, blue crayon “T” and “2/10”, “1d/620” hs, reverse with Burutu type 4 violet transit, flap missing, scarce; ex Wilkin. Auction
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