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Auction: 6016 - Stamps & Covers of the World/The D J Norris Collection of Ceylon
Lot: 1891

French Colonies French Territory of the Afars and the Issas somali coast and obock: 1892-1912, the magnificent collection in a red album, unused and used with stamps (200+) and covers or cards (50) including 1894 50f. rose and blue unused, some fine surcharge issues with some varieties, an excellent section of postal history including 1895 cover to Bombay with1894 2f. grey and rose, bisected 10c. (Ceres 10a) on complete newspaper used to Paris (Oct. 1901), combination covers, cards, etc. and a selection of Obock stamps and covers of a similarly fine nature. A very good collection with a view to expansion; viewing recommended Estimate £ 2,500-3,000

Sold for
£3,200