1900 Cover bearing G.B 21⁄2d tied by "ADEN" squared circle with boxed "PAQUEBOT" alongside, addressed to "Lieut. Dundas R.N, H.M.S "Crescent", North American Squadron, Bermuda" inscribed "via New York". Minor soiling, otherwise fine and an exceptional destination from Aden; H.M.S "Crescent" was the flagship of the British West Indies Squadron at this time.
Suggested price: £ 150-200
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Dthali - Aden Yemen Boundary Commission. 1903 (Apr 14) India QV 1a postal stationery envelope bearing a QV 1⁄2a, each cancelled by a superb "EXPERIMENTAL P.O / B-84" c.d.s, backstamped at Aden and Dover. Sent by C.F Hawkins of the 1st Hants Regt. to his wife in England, with a 1901 registered cover posted within India, to Hawkins at Gora Dhaka. Light vertical fold, otherwise exceptionally fine, the Experimental P.O B.84 c.d.s used at...
Lot #957 - aden
Dthali - Aden Yemen Boundary Commission. 1903 India KEVII 1⁄2a postal stationery envelope from Calcutta addressed to "C.F Hawkins Esq, Detachment 1st Hants Regiment, Aden Column, Dthalla Camp", the reverse with datestamps of Sea Post Office, Aden and single ring "DTHALI". This single ring c.d.s only used as an arrival c.d.s, just two other examples recorded. Unobtrusive opening tear to the flap, not affecting any datestamps, otherwise fine...
Lot #958 - aden
1903-28 Picture postcards (3) and 3a registration envelope, all bearing India stamps, including 1903 "TOO LATE" handstamp and 1907 postcard of Perim written from the island, the 1928 registration envelope uprated 91⁄2a and bearing a "valeur declare / INSURED" label, marked "Insured for £11". (4).
Suggested price: £ 100-120
Lot #959 - aden
Civil Censor. 1918 Cover from Aden to England franked 11⁄2a with superb strike of scarce "Star of David" shaped "PASSED BY CENSOR / 105 / ADEN". Photo on Page 134.
Suggested price: £ 200-250
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