Lot 71403 – Niger Comp Territory 1899 (29 JUL) stampless cover from Lokoja to London,

1899 (29 JUL) stampless cover from Lokoja to London, endorsed “On Special Service / No Stamps / Available / J.Howe 1st W.A.F.F.” showing an absolutely superb strike of the type 8 “LOKOJA” oval ds in violet applied in transit. Charged postage due on arrival with M/S “T” and “2d” in blue crayon, the latter overstruck by “1d/620” H/S, on the front, the reverse showing an additional superb type 8 ds (31 July) fine type 4 “Burutu” boxed ds in violet and London delivery cds; a choice cover and a rare combination of date stamps