cover 1890 (8 Dec.), cover with the embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society on the flap, addressed to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing 4a. yellow-brown used in combination with unoverprinted India ½a. blue-green, both tied by "MOMBASA/C/DE 8/90" single circle datestamps and by blue crayon line; cover, with central filing crease, backstamped Kendal upon arrival; rare; 4½ annas rate. Photo | Christie's

Lot 70

cover 1890 (8 Dec.), cover with the embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society on the flap, addressed to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing 4a. yellow-brown used in combination with unoverprinted India ½a. blue-green, both tied by "MOMBASA/C/DE 8/90" single circle datestamps and by blue crayon line; cover, with central filing crease, backstamped Kendal upon arrival; rare; 4½ annas rate. Photo

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cover 1890 (8 Dec.), cover with the embossed crest of the Church Missionary Society on the flap, addressed to Kendal, Westmorland, bearing 4a. yellow-brown used in combination with unoverprinted India ½a. blue-green, both tied by "MOMBASA/C/DE 8/90" single circle datestamps and by blue crayon line; cover, with central filing crease, backstamped Kendal upon arrival; rare; 4½ annas rate. Photo