Lot 70586 – 1875 (May) OHMS envelope from the Agency & Consulate General in Zanzibar, sent via Aden

1875-78 Aden Period: An Indian Post Office was established in Zanzibar on October 1st 1875. It was operated by the British Consul until June 1877 when the British Consul’s Dr. Robb resigned after his requests for additional assistance were ignored. Throughout this period, Zanzibar was regarded as a sub-office under the Indian post office at Aden.

1876 (May) OHMS envelope from the Agency & Consulate General in Zanzibar (embossed Coat-of-Arms on backflap), sent to England with two India 1866-78 4a die I green tied by Aden « B-22 » duplex (before the use of Zanzibar cancels), paying the single 8a rate (same as the rate from Aden to destinations other than Aden or India), with Bristol arrival backstamp, backflap slightly reduced and cover opened for display to show the Coat-of-Arms, fine and very rare example of mail sent from Zanzibar via the Indian Office at Aden during this period.