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Lagos
U5 1876 (22 Jan.) front and part back to Marseilles, bearing 1874-75 perf. 12½ 1d. lilac-mauve and 6d. blue-green, both clearly tied by "LAGOS/A", showing red crayon "6", "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR PACKET", London Paid and Calais transit c.d.s.; the front with two heavy folds and some slight soiling, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Holcombe Certificate (1988). Photo
U5 1876 (22 Jan.) front and part back to Marseilles, bearing 1874-75 perf. 12½ 1d. lilac-mauve and 6d. blue-green, both clearly tied by "LAGOS/A", showing red crayon "6", "PAID/LIVERPOOL/BR PACKET", London Paid and Calais transit c.d.s.; the front with two heavy folds and some slight soiling, nevertheless a most attractive franking. Holcombe Certificate (1988). Photo