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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 1662

Somaliland Postal Stationery Envelope 1912 1a. composite essay, the head photographic, the background to the head handpainted in red, the frame printed in red with the country name tablet handpainted and the crown and portions of the frame and lettering highlighted in Chinese white, the whole inset on thick card (85x91mm.) dated "June 28th. 12" and marked at foot "Approved bud add "Protectorate", initialled and dated "12/7/12". A wonderful showpiece. Also the issued 1a. magenta envelope (2, one overprinted "specimen"). Photo Estimate £ 800-1,000

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