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Auction: 23026 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1611

Somaliland Field Force
Fourth Expedition
Base Office

A selection of covers and cards with 1903 (30 July) envelope to London from Capt. Dixon, sent through the civilian post with British Somaliland 1a. tied by in strokes and Berbera c.d.s.; 1904 (3 May) two picture post cards to Nottingham bearing India K.E.VII 1a. frankings; 1904 (27 Oct.) envelope to Punjab bearing India Q.V. ½a. tied by Base Office Berbera c.d.s. and 1904 (18 Nov.) 1a. on 2½a. envelope to London cancelled by Base Office Berbera c.d.s., sent by members of the temporary garrison which remained in Somaliland. Also a coloured picture postcard (unused) depicting a Detachment of 1st Hampshire Regiment on trek, Somaliland Campaign, 1903. (6 covers)

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Sold for
£520

Starting price
£200