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lot # 5667 - France - Colonies - Niger 1851

Tuesday Jul 10, 2018 17:00 Europe/London

Envelope with 'MISSION CATHOLIQUE ACADES' handstamp on front sent from ACADES in NIGER via the French Consulate at ALGERS with red 'CONSULAT DE FRANCE A ALGER' handstamp on reverse with 'Recu et Examinee per' added in manuscript with ALGER transit cds on front. Addressed to FRANCE with large '30' rate marking and various French arrival cds's. A rare early item from the Niger forwarded through official channels. (image available) [US2] (Start Price = £175.20)