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NIGER COAST 1894 SG53b, 65 Cover registered from Old Calabar to London with ½d on 2½d provisional

Stock Code: P223012965

1894 (AU 16) registered cover from Old Calabar to England, correctly franked at 4½d (2½d postage + 2d registration) by 1894 (May) 2d lake perf 13½-14 (x2) and 1894 (10 Aug) "ONE HALF PENNY" on 2½d blue provisional, type 17 surcharge, pos. 7 of the setting, tied by individual squared circles with fancy "R" handstamp between. The face with Old Calabar (16 AU) and Liverpool (17 SP) registered ovals, and red London registered hooded cds (17 SP). Minor marks on reverse, still fine and attractive. Only 960 issued of the provisional, and a rarity on cover.

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NIGER COAST 1894 SG53b, 65 Cover registered from Old Calabar to London with ½d on 2½d provisional - £1,250.00


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