Lot 10218 – 1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS cds
Lot 10218 – 1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS cds
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Price realised
6’000 EUR
Estimate
6’000 – 8’000 EUR
Auction date
Mon 14 Jun 2021 at 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1871 (29.4) Folded letter sheet from Lagos to Constantinople, franked by 2nd Issue 1 piastre red, tied with V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / LAGOS / 29 APR 1871, backstamped on arrival V. R. POSTE EGIZIANE / CONSTANTINOPOLI / 1 MAG 1871 cds, minor tone spots, an extremely usage of the elusive town cancel, exhibition showpiece
Rarity: One of three recorded covers
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