Sénégal 1887: Surcharged "5" c. in black on 20 c. brick-red on green (II), 5 c. on 30 c. brown (I), 10 c. on 4 c. lilac on grey (II), 15 c. on 20 c. brick-red on green (II) in a vertical pair, all used on registered 1887 cover to Nice tied by "ST. LOUIS / SENEGAL" cds's (Nov 22) in black Octagonal "LIGNE J / PAQ. FR. No. 4" Paquebot datestamp also on obverse (Nov 25) and reverse with Nice arrivals (Dec 4 and 5). A very rare and most attractive usage. Signed Calves, Brun Yvert = € 2'300 off cover.
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