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Auction: 1028 - The "Wilkin" Collection of British West Africa Postal History and British Africa Stamps from the Vestey Collection
Lot: 300

Northern Nigeria West African Frontier Force 1905 (4 Oct.) envelope (with original content) from Capt. Wilkin to his step-brother in London, bearing 1905 1d. (faults) tied by "lokoja northern nigeria" double-ring d.s., no other postal markings. The letter mentions "there is a great hope of a big expedition against the Munshis in March". It also describes bush kit, reveille, parade times. Photo Estimate £ 250-300

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£200