cover 1895 (17 Aug.) registered envelope from Matadi to England via Boma and Lisbon bearing 1894 5c. to 1f. and 1895 colours changed 5c. and 10c. cancelled by single ring d.s. in blue and showing slanting boxed "RECOMMANDé". Attractive philatelic franking. (see photo)
cover 1895 (17 Aug.) registered envelope from Matadi to England via Boma and Lisbon bearing 1894 5c. to 1f. and 1895 colours changed 5c. and 10c. cancelled by single ring d.s. in blue and showing slanting boxed "RECOMMANDé". Attractive philatelic franking. (see photo)

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cover 1895 (17 Aug.) registered envelope from Matadi to England via Boma and Lisbon bearing 1894 5c. to 1f. and 1895 colours changed 5c. and 10c. cancelled by single ring d.s. in blue and showing slanting boxed "RECOMMANDé". Attractive philatelic franking. (see photo)