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Auction: 23026 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1597

Somaliland Field Force
Fourth Expedition
F.P.O. 46
Upper Sheikh: 1903 (1 Dec.) large Thorp envelope to Macclesfield sent "Letter Post" bearing India K.E.VII 1a. (12) tied by type 5 c.d.s., the reverse with Base Office Berbera (1.12) and Aden (3.12) c.d.s. A fragile cover, creased and battered, not surprising for a twelve ounce letter. Also 1903 (23 Sept.) large envelope from the same correspondence bearing pair of India Q.V. ½a. tied by Base Office Berbera c.d.s. (27.9), the reverse with Aden (1.10), Crewe Station and Macclesfield (12.10) c.d.s. (2 covers)

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£260

Starting price
£140