Lot 61185 – Used in Southern Nigeria – Asaba: 1900 (Jul 12) Niger Coast 2d registered envelope sent to England with two 1897-98 1d vermilions
Lot 61185 – Used in Southern Nigeria – Asaba: 1900 (Jul 12) Niger Coast 2d registered envelope sent to England with two 1897-98 1d vermilions
Nigerias » Niger Coast Protectorate
Price realised
Unsold
Estimate
200 – 300 GBP
Auction date
Fri 22 Nov 2024 at 09:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
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).
Catalogue ref: S.G. 67a
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