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Auction: 12013 - The Collector's Series sale
Lot: 1426

Northern Nigeria West African Frontier Force 1906 (9 Jan.) envelope (with original contents headed "Nafada") from Capt. Wilkin to his step-brother in London, bearing 1905 1d. tied by "bautchi northern nigeria" double-ring d.s. for 17th January and showing, on reverse, Lokoja transit d.s. (2.2). The letter mentions shooting gazelle, "that same day I sent off the Colour Sgt. on 2 days leave", further descriptions of shooting game and "I am off this afternoon on a tour of inspection to Gujiba". A rare cancellation. Also unused picture postcard of "Anfgas Devil House, Bauchi Plateau". Photo Estimate £ 400-500

Sold for
£300