36th International Auction- part 2- philately & picture postcards

1897, 25c stationery envelope addressed in French "To His Royal Highness, Emir of Affghanistan, at Caboul, Affghanistan," cancelled by partial TJILATJAP Oct 23 squared-circle d.s., three BANJOEMAS bkstps (Oct 24, Nov 2, Nov 4), this long delay no doubt related to blue crayon five-line notation in Dutch regarding the letter, mentioning Emir, note that no Afghan franking was applied, probably due to the nature of the addressee, scattered light tone spots, extraordinary, Fine.