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Auction: 23117 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale - e-Auction
Lot: 3339

(x) British Occupation of Italian Colonies
Middle East Forces
Somalia
1941 (1 Oct..) stampless envelope from Mogadiscio to New York (U.S.A.) tied by "A.P.O. 74" c.d.s., and showing alongside censor label and "POSTAGE PAID AT A.P.O. / IN O.E.T.A./" WITH '30c.' in manuscript cachet because the occupation stamps were not issued yet. Few usual minor peripheral faults otherwise a scarce cover. Benussi (1978) and Sirotti (2005) certificates. Sassone €15,000.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£750