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Gambia
U5 1886 (Nov.) U5 to London, bearing 1886 4d. (a few short perfs. at left) tied by light "GAMBIA/PAID" c.d.s. in red with another strike alongside, showing red crayon "3" and "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR.PACKET" c.d.s. in red; the U5 with some minor peripheral foxing which just affects the adhesive. A rare franking. Photo
U5 1886 (Nov.) U5 to London, bearing 1886 4d. (a few short perfs. at left) tied by light "GAMBIA/PAID" c.d.s. in red with another strike alongside, showing red crayon "3" and "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR.PACKET" c.d.s. in red; the U5 with some minor peripheral foxing which just affects the adhesive. A rare franking. Photo