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Auction: 21010 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale - Conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 4591L

Northern Nigeria
West African Frontier Force
1905 envelope (with original contents headed "S.S. Burutu off Portugal") bearing GB 1d., and picture postcard from Las Palmas bearing Spain 10c., both written by Capt. Wilkin, on return leave from Scotland, to his step-brother in Scotland, both clearly cancelled by "southampton/packet letter" c.d.s. for 16 September, 1905 (9 Oct.) 2nd Northern Nigeria Regiment envelope (with original contents) from Capt. Wilkin to his step-brother in London, bearing 1905 1d. tied by "lokoja northern nigeria" double-ring d.s. and showing arrival c.d.s. (1.11) on reverse and 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"

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Sold for
£140

Starting price
£140