cover 1907 (18 Feb.) envelope from Calabar via Aden to Berbera, Somaliland, bearing Lagos 1904 1d. lightly cancelled and with fine "SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA" h.s. at left, Berbera arrival c.d.s. on reverse; cover with horizontal crease though an unusual cover to a rare destination. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1280

BRITISH EMPIRE STAMPS & POSTAL HISTORY

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18 - 19 July 2001

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cover 1907 (18 Feb.) envelope from Calabar via Aden to Berbera, Somaliland, bearing Lagos 1904 1d. lightly cancelled and with fine ''SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA'' h.s. at left, Berbera arrival c.d.s. on reverse; cover with horizontal crease though an unusual cover to a rare destination. Photo

Price realised

GBP 242

Estimate

GBP 300 - GBP 400

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cover 1907 (18 Feb.) envelope from Calabar via Aden to Berbera, Somaliland, bearing Lagos 1904 1d. lightly cancelled and with fine "SALVED FROM/S S JEBBA" h.s. at left, Berbera arrival c.d.s. on reverse; cover with horizontal crease though an unusual cover to a rare destination. Photo
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