cover 1900 (25 Oct.) soldier's envelope to London, marked "No Stamps available" and "On Service", countersigned by Commanding Officer, showing "BONDOUKOU/COTE D'IVORIE" transit c.d.s. in blue (4.11), "LOANGO A MARSEILLES/L.M. NO 3" octagonal d.s. (23.11), triangular-framed "T" and "1D/F.B." h.s. with, on reverse, "GRAND BASSAN/COTE-D'IVORIE" transit d.s. (21.11); the envelope roughly opened at top. Photo | Christie's

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cover 1900 (25 Oct.) soldier's envelope to London, marked "No Stamps available" and "On Service", countersigned by Commanding Officer, showing "BONDOUKOU/COTE D'IVORIE" transit c.d.s. in blue (4.11), "LOANGO A MARSEILLES/L.M. NO 3" octagonal d.s. (23.11), triangular-framed "T" and "1D/F.B." h.s. with, on reverse, "GRAND BASSAN/COTE-D'IVORIE" transit d.s. (21.11); the envelope roughly opened at top. Photo

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cover 1900 (25 Oct.) soldier's envelope to London, marked "No Stamps available" and "On Service", countersigned by Commanding Officer, showing "BONDOUKOU/COTE D'IVORIE" transit c.d.s. in blue (4.11), "LOANGO A MARSEILLES/L.M. NO 3" octagonal d.s. (23.11), triangular-framed "T" and "1D/F.B." h.s. with, on reverse, "GRAND BASSAN/COTE-D'IVORIE" transit d.s. (21.11); the envelope roughly opened at top. Photo