Lot 307
Belgian Congo, 1911 (May 26) large registered cover used locally in Boma, bearing 25c cancelled by c.d.s. in black, and Postage Due framed "Taxe" overprint. on 1908 "Congo Belge" overprint. 3.50fr and 1910 5fr tied by arrival c.d.s. of the 27th in blue, envelope a little reduced at left, exceptional use of high values possibly because the post office did not recognize this sending as printed matter, which was deemed to be free for government officials with only the registration fee requiring pre-payment. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Realized $625 |