NIGER COAST

NIGER COAST Niger Coast, 1891 (Oct 8): Stampless envelope to Stockholm, Sweden endorsed in manuscript

Niger Coast, 1891 (Oct 8): Stampless envelope to Stockholm, Sweden endorsed in manuscript "Postage stamps not procurable in the Territories" bearing double line violet oval "THE NIGER TERRITORIES / POST / OFFICE/ AKASSA" datestamp, hexagonal framed 'T' applied in transit at Liverpool whose cds (Nov 18) appears on reverse, manuscript "40" in blue crayon on arrival and on reverse pair of 20ö. postage dues applied and tied by STOCKHOLM cds (Nov 23). A fine cover, opened out for display. Provenance: Corinphila sale 309-320, November-December 2023, lot 1193.

Covers and stamps / Niger Coast

£1975