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Auction: 6027 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 1276

Niger Coast Protectorate Niger Company Territories Lokoja 1899 (24 July) OHMS soldier´s envelope (central vertical fold) "From Sapper J Robinson R.E., Telegraphs, Jebba, R. Niger, W. Africa" to Derby, marked "Stamps not obtainable - On active service" and showing largely fine "lokoja/post office" Type 8 oval d.s. in violet, upon arrival at Plymouth incorrectly charged with "2D/620" due handstamp cancelled with "620" obliterator and replaced with "1D/620" h.s., the reverse with Burutu Type 6 boxed d.s. (5.8) in violet and Derby c.d.s. (28.8). Photo Estimate £ 700-800

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