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Gold Coast, G.B. 1901, KEVII, 6d dull violet, overprinted ...more
Gold Coast, G.B. 1901, KEVII, 6d dull violet, overprinted "Gold
Coast, Government, Telegrams" in black. On full unused Telegraph
form; some tears at top of form not affecting indicia, otherwise
Very Fine, the basis for the listing in Higgins & Gage and pictured
therein, unique. Higgins and Gage No. H1; Estimate $250 - 350
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1892/1914: Extensive collection of postal stationery contained
within ...more 1892/1914: Extensive collection of postal stationery contained within a large binder and an album. Predominately registered stationery envelopes from Lagos, Oil Rivers, Niger Coast Protectorate and Southern Nigeria. Comprises over one-hundred examples, unused and used, mainly mounted on exhibition pages with detailed categorisation, printing and usages. Includes 'Specimen' examples from the U.P.U. archives in Berne, several of which have file numbers in pencil. Also noted variety 'Bulging Value Tablet' and 'Short E' and rare unused Niger Coast Protectorate 1897 2 d. Ultramarine size K (H&G C5b). Additionally there are four Posts & Telegraphs used forms. Some faults although many very fine. A comprehensive study.
TELEGRAM 1918 (11th May), headed ‘THE AFRICAN ...more
TELEGRAM 1918 (11th May), headed ‘THE AFRICAN TRANSCONTINENTAL
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.’ The message, concerning military
matters, was handed in at Limbe and a ZOMBA / A.T. TEL (11 May)
single circle datestamp was applied by the delivering office and a
straight-line ‘ZOMBA’ handstruck in bluish green below, above a
printed ‘BLANTYRE.’ Interestingly, the form states the Telegraph
Company observes ‘Rhodesian Mean Time’. Most unusual and a scarce
survivor.
item code:AN295
TELEGRAM 1917 (25th September), headed ‘THE ...more
TELEGRAM 1917 (25th September), headed ‘THE AFRICAN
TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.’ The message,
concerning military matters, was handed in at Songea (GEA) and a
ZOMBA / A.T. TEL (25 Sep) single circle datestamp was applied by
the delivering office. Interestingly, the form states the Telegraph
Company observes ‘Rhodesian Mean Time’. Most unusual and a scarce
survivor.
item code:AN294
TELEGRAM 1917 (6th September), headed ‘THE AFRICAN ...more
TELEGRAM 1917 (6th September), headed ‘THE AFRICAN TRANSCONTINENTAL
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.’ The message, concerning military
matters, was handed in at Limbe and a ZOMBA / A.T. TEL (6 Sep)
single circle datestamp was applied by the delivering office and a
straight-line ‘ZOMBA’ handstruck in bluish green below.
Interestingly, the form states the Telegraph Company observes
‘Rhodesian Mean Time’. Most unusual and a scarce survivor.
item code:AN291
TELEGRAM 1917 (10th September), headed ‘THE ...more
TELEGRAM 1917 (10th September), headed ‘THE AFRICAN
TRANSCONTINENTAL TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LIMITED.’ The message,
concerning military matters, was handed in at Peramiho (near
Songea, GEA) and a ZOMBA / A.T. TEL (10 Sep) single circle
datestamp was applied by the delivering office and a straight-line
‘ZOMBA’ handstruck in bluish green below. Interestingly, the form
states the Telegraph Company observes ‘Rhodesian Mean Time’. Most
unusual and a scarce survivor.
item code:AN292
1916 Censored Telegram (South African) envelope (Deleated) ...more
1916 Censored Telegram (South African) envelope (Deleated) endorsed
'On Active Service' addressed to Umtali Countersinged by Officer
Commanding Tandala. Cancelled 'F.P.O. 4' c.d.s. '22 NOV 16' used in
Mwaya. Mwaya was captured by troops advancing from north of Karonga
F.P.O. opened mid June and was superseded by F.P.O. 4 after two
months
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within ...more 1892/1914: Extensive collection of postal stationery contained within a large binder and an album. Predominately registered stationery envelopes from Lagos, Oil Rivers, Niger Coast Protectorate and Southern Nigeria. Comprises over one-hundred examples, unused and used, mainly mounted on exhibition pages with detailed categorisation, printing and usages. Includes 'Specimen' examples from the U.P.U. archives in Berne, several of which have file numbers in pencil. Also noted variety 'Bulging Value Tablet' and 'Short E' and rare unused Niger Coast Protectorate 1897 2 d. Ultramarine size K (H&G C5b). Additionally there are four Posts & Telegraphs used forms. Some faults although many very fine. A comprehensive study.
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