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Auction: 6016 - Stamps & Covers of the World/The D J Norris Collection of Ceylon
Lot: 1161

Niger Coast Niger Coast Protectorate 1900 (27 Mar.) envelope to Newcastle, bearing G.B. 1881 1d. lilac tied by a fine strike of Asaba code "A" c.d.s. (Proud D2) with a second strike at left; the letter thought to have been underpaid and with fine strike of "T" and manuscript "2d" in blue crayon crossed through in pencil; Forcados River c.d.s. on flap (which opens for display) and arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A couple of light tone spots do not detract from this fine and desirable cover, being the earliest examples of both Asaba marks as recorded by Proud. Photo Estimate £ 200-250

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£750