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Auction: 9029 - West Africa Postal History, The John Sacher Collection
Lot: 148

Gambia 1895 (28 July) French West Africa Co. printed envelope from Bathurst "Per S S Bonny" to their counterparts in Manchester, bearing 1886-93 1/2d. myrtle-green (2) and 2d. orange (2) each cancelled with "received/gambia" c.d.s. (the earliest date recorded) and showing Paid Liverpool Br. Packet c.d.s. alongside, the reverse (seal removed) with arrival c.d.s. (13.3). Rare and attractive. S.G. 21, 24. Photo Estimate £ 500-600

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