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    1896: ½ g. red postal stationery card written from LAKE ZUAI to Germany on Nov 25, 1900; mailed via Entotto and struck there with "ENTOTTO" Type II datestamp in blue (29/11), thence via Djibouti (Jan 1, 1901) and struck with datestamp and triangular "T" marking in blue. French Paquebot "La Reunion A  Marseille" in black and carried on Steamer 'Natal'. Rheydt arrival cds on front (Jan 14). A remarkable and interesting card with message reading "I am sending this postcard from Lake Zuai where there is no Post Office. I hope while in transit in Harar they will put on the big stamps". A few small imperfections to edge of card but very rare.
    Starting bid : 250 CHF
    Hammer price : 700 CHF