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  • Lot# : 770 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : P3
    1905: Great Britain 1 d. red stationery envelope up-rated for UPU rate to Addis Abeba with 1902 perfinned 1½ d. deep lilac & green tied by London machine cancellaion (April 28). Cover struck on reverse with "Aden" transit cds (May 7) and Djibouti cds in blue (May 16). The envelope was then charged (not taxed) for internal transmission with April 1905 Postage Due "T" (Type II) in violet on 1894 1 g. blue tied by "HARAR" Type II datestamp (May 16). Some edge wear to envelope but a rarity of Ethiopian philately. Note: Contrary to Michel's listing, this issue has been recorded used from April 28th 1905. The stamps were only used in Harar.
    Starting bid : 750.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 771 Ethipia

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    1905 (Aug 25): Cover from Germany to Addis Abeba endorsed "via Genoa" franked with 2 pf. grey (2) and 3 pf. pale brown (2) tied by Schwedt cds's. Reverse with Aden cds (Sept 3), Djibouti transit cds (Sept 5). Obverse with circular "T" marking, straight line "INCONNU" and framed handstamp in black of same; two line "RETOUR / A L'ENVOYEUR" and "HARAR" cds in blue applied on return of cover (Nov 24). Fine and scarce cover.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 500.00 CHF

    Lot# : 772 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : P9
    1906: Cover from Hong Kong to Addis Abeba, franked by 10 c. violet & blue tied by Victoria / Hong cds, with third issue Postage Due July 1906 ½ g. pale red vertical pair applied on arrival for internal rate (not the double surcharge of "Taxe à Percevoir" on upper stamp) tied by "HARAR" cds's in blue (Dec 19). Reverse with Aden (Dec 5) and Djibouti (Dec 10) transit datestamps. A remarkable and extremely rare cover and most probably a unique usage from Hong Kong.
    Starting bid : 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 1 200.00 CHF

    Lot# : 773 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : P10
    1906: Cover from Mexico bearing 1899 20 c. blue & red tied by Mexico DF cds, mailed to Addis Abeba with transits of Aden and Djibouti on reverse (April 27), internal rate being paid by 1906 third issue Postage Due 1 g. blue tied by "HARAR" cds in blue. Rare and most unusual cover. Note: The Michel catalogue is again incorrect on date of issue, Michel P8/P14 being issued in September 1905. Again the use was restricted to Harar where they were applied to collect the internal postage.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 750.00 CHF

    Lot# : 774 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : 3
    1906 (May 25): Cover from Djibouti franked by Somali Coast 25 c. blue & pale blue tied by Djibouti cds, addressed to Aouara-Malka, Ethiopia and franked on reverse with 1894 1 g. blue tied by "HARAR" cds (29/5) for internal postage. Slight vertical file fold but a rare usage.
    Starting bid : 220.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 600.00 CHF

    Lot# : 775 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : A46/G46
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    1911: Dirre Daoua Manuscript Provisionals, the superb mint set of seven values overprinted "AFF EXCEP / FAUTE TIMB" with values in manuscript, all in fresh and fine blocks of four, six of which are sheet marginal; the 2 g. on 2 g. brown with minor splitting, otherwise in superlative condition for these rarities. Plentifully signed. Certs RPS (1975) Mi = € 6'400.
    Starting bid : 1 500.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 2 400.00 CHF

    Lot# : 776 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : A46/G46
    1911: Dirre Daoua Manuscript Provisionals, the superb used set of seven values overprinted "AFF EXCEP / FAUTE TIMB" with values in manuscript, a fine and fresh set, all cancelled on day of issue by Dirre-Daoua datestamps (Oct 1, 1911) in blue. A scarce set with just 600 issued Mi = € 800.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 777 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : 96/105 var
    1925/28: Definitive pictorial set (as issued in 1928), imperforate on two 'album' sheets dated three years prior to issue, showing the set of ten designs by Mignon and Delziers, with imprint at base of page "Atelier De Fabrications Des Timbres-Poste-Paris". An unusual item.  
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold

    Lot# : 778 Ethipia

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    1936: Cover to Lahore from Soldier of the 14th Punjabi Regiment protecting the British Legation in Addis Abeba during the Italo - Ethiopian War, with circular red cachet "ABYSSINIA CONTINGENT / ADDIS ADABA / DET 5th. BN 14th PUNJAB REGT. (PATHANS)" at lower left counter-signed by Commanding Officer. Forwarded by Diplomatic Courier and franked by India Official 1 a. chocolate and tied by "Aden Camp" cds (July 2) in black. Exceedingly rare cover, the 127 soldiers in Addis Abeba protected British subjects during the War, for further information see Sciaky addendum, page 39.
    Starting bid : 300.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 440.00 CHF

    Lot# : 779 Ethipia

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    Catalog# : 207/211+209 var
    1943 (Nov 3): "Obelisk" surcharged set of five values mint, fresh and fine; with additional unissued Proof showing "15" overprint in red (instead of black) on the 10 c. value, unmounted og. and scarce Mi = € 500+.
    Starting bid : 150.00 CHF
    Hammer price : 300.00 CHF