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  • Losnr. : 715 Äthiopien

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    1832 (April 19): Entire letter, written in readable french by the Explorer Edward Rupert, datelined "Massaua, sur la côte Abyssinienne", with interesting contents regarding the "les mouvements politiques qui savagent les pays voisins, la malice et la perfidie du Naib d'Arkiko..."; and later mentioning archaeological research, the finding and deciphering of inscription (in Amharic) around a medal etc., mailed by Courier probably via Alexandria with framed "LAZZARETTO SAN / ROCCO DI LIVORNO" cachet on reverse in black (displays well) and without charges as mailed to Cataneo, Director of the Imperial Cabinet in Milan. An extraordinarily early and fine entire.
    Ausruf : 1 500.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1 900.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 716 Äthiopien

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    The Captain W. C. Harris Expedition to Abyssinia 1841 (Aug 21): Entire letter written by Lieutenant Sydney Horton to Hesse-Cassel, Germany datelined "Au Camp de Tajurra, Abyssinie", whilst the Expedition was on it's way to Shewa. Presumably picked up by an East India Company ship at Aden and thence to London by diplomatic mail. Disinfected with slits against Cholera, struck with framed London "Paid" in red (Oct 12) and thence via Holland with two line "Engeland  / over Rotterdam" in red and Waldcappel arrival cds (Oct 18) on reverse in black. Inside shows return address: "S. Horton, 49th Foot, care of Messrs. Cox & Co. Army Agents, Charing Cross". An extremely rare entire, believed to be the sole known private letter from this Expedition. Note: A treaty of friendship was signed on this mission to Showa between Captain Harris and Sahle Selassie (1813-1847), the King of the Showa. A similar treaty was signed with the French in 1843.
    Ausruf : 1 200.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2 600.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 717 Äthiopien

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    1867 (Dec): Large piece franked by India 1860 8 p. purple on white and vertical strip of three 1865 2 a. orange all tied by fine strikes of framed "F.F." obliterator in black and by London datestamp (Jan 20, 1868) in red. A few blunted perforations at right otherwise a fine and rare piece: proving that the Indian stamps and the obliterator were supplied in late 1867 (see footnote on this piece in Sciaky on page 41).
    Ausruf : 200.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 300.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 718 Äthiopien

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    1867 (Dec 7): Early incoming cover to Captain H. B. Elliot of the Sapper's & Miner's attached to the "Field Force, Abyssinia", franked at Officer's rate by India 1866 4 a. green tied by Bangalore duplex and manuscript "Stamped". Reverse with Bombay transit (Dec 11) and fine strike of "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp "29 DE 67" in red. This cover is mentioned in Sciaky on page 41 as one of two recorded arriving at Zulla prior to 1868. Minor vertical bend to the left of adhesive otherwise a fine and very rare cover.
    Ausruf : 1 200.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1 700.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 719 Äthiopien

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    1868 (March 22): Mourning cover from Captain H. B. Elliot at Camp Mukkun to Bangalore, franked at Officer's rate of 4 annas by India 1866 4 a. green tied by manuscript date "22-3-68" and by faint "F.F." obliterator in black. Reverse with additional strike of "F.F." obliterator in red alongside the "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp "21 MA 68" in red. Bombay transit (April 21) and Bangalore arrival in red (April 26). Rare-just two recorded strikes of the "F.F." obliterator are known in red. Provenance: Ex collection "Menelik", Dec 1989, lot 609.
    Ausruf : 1 000.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1 700.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 720 Äthiopien

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    1868 (March 23): Internal Field Force cover, written by Sir Robert Napier from Camp Lat, 263 miles inland from Zulla, to Major Russell at Base HQ in Zulla, endorsed "O. H. M. Service" at upper left and countersigned "Napier" at lower left and struck with "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp "23 MA 68" in red. Reverse with "F.F." obliterator and "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamp in red "28 MA 68". Cover opens well for Exhibit display, one of just two known covers with the "F.F." obliterator in red, both being included in this sale.
    Ausruf : 2 000.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2 700.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 721 Äthiopien

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    1868 (April 8): Stampless cover and complete contents on Bengal Cavalry notepaper, datelined "Camp Antalo", with interesting contents "I have just arrived here to take command of the Cavalry, but today I have been ordered to escort treasure by double marches to Magdala. Napier is within 30 miles of Theodore's Camp.... stamps are not procureable here, so you will have to pay for this, but not extra as it is an Abyssinia letter". The envelope is endorsed "Abyssinian Letter, via Marseilles" and countersigned at lower left. Reverse shows "F.F." and  "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" datestamps in black (April 10 and April 15), London cds in red (May 3) and Bristol arrival cds, where charged 10 d. due (Officer's rate via Marseilles). A remarkable and rare cover, stampless covers from this Campaign numbering less than 10 recorded examples.
    Ausruf : 1 500.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 2 800.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 722 Äthiopien

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    1868 (May 28): Cover to Cheltenham endorsed at left "Officer's Letter, Brigadier General Stewart, Commanding at Senafe", franked by India 1867 6 a. 8 p. slate, some minor toning, tied by "F.F." obliterator in black. Reverse with "FIELD FORCE POST OFFICE / ABYSSINIA" cds in black "28 MY 68" and Cheltenham arrival (June 14). A scarce cover.
    Ausruf : 800.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1 500.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 723 Äthiopien

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    1857: 1 d. rose, wmk. Large Crown, perf. 14; used example on somewhat aged piece cancelled by "F.F." (Field Force) obliterator in black. Extremely rare, believed to be the only such usage on piece; also a defective 6 d. mauve pl. 6 cancelleed by superb strike of the "F.F." obliterataor-the only recorded example on this value. Note: The Field Force did not sell British stamps, the few known used examples were all carried to the Campaign by Officers and Soldiers and accepted by the Post Office at Zulla.  
    Ausruf : 500.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 600.00 CHF

    Losnr. : 724 Äthiopien

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    1865: Indian stamps used with "F.F." (Field Force) obliterator, the collection on leaves with 1860 8 p. (6 examples), 1865 ½a. blue (3, one pair and a single on dated piece), 1 a. brown (8 including a rare block of four), 2 a. orange-yellow (3), 1866 4 a. green (7, including a pair), 1867 6 a. 8 p. slate (7) and rare 8 a. carmine (1). A rare and generally fine collection with most strikes well above average.
    Ausruf : 750.00 CHF
    Zuschlag : 1 200.00 CHF