Lot 61185 – Used in Southern Nigeria – Asaba: 1900 (Jul 12) Niger Coast 2d registered envelope sent to England with two 1897-98 1d vermilions

Used in Southern Nigeria – Asaba: 1900 (Jul 12) Niger Coast 2d registered envelope sent to England with two 1897-98 1d vermilions tied by clear strikes of the Asaba registered ova ds (Proud R1) with further strike at lower left, Bristol arrival bs, a very scarce cancel, this probably the earliest recorded use on cover (predates Proud’s record by 4 months).