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