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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 3054

Uganda Covers and Cancellations 1897 linen-backed envelope from A.R. Cook probably at Namirembe, signed at upper right, addressed to London bearing uncancelled type-set 4a. showing small "o" in "postage", in combination with BEA 5a. tied by Mombasa c.d.s. (28.10) and showing, on reverse, Zanzibar (30.10) and arrival (27.11) datestamps; the envelope twice folded and with some age stains. Photo Estimate £ 350-450 Note: Sir Albert Cook not only built a hospital for the wounded Wagawanda in Namirende, but also saw action with the British Army. provenance: Stuart Rossiter, June 1983

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