Auction 333-341 Nigeria, Cameroon, Sudan & Worldwide Postal History - Day 4

Cape Verde 1885: Crown 100 r. pale violet, perf. 12½, a fine used example on 1886 cover to Paris applied over manuscript 'Paga' (Paid) in blue crayontied tied by oval framed "CORREIO DE S. VICENTE / CABO VERDE" datestamp (April 21) in black. Bordeaux transit cds alongside (April 30) and reverse with Lisbon (April 28) and Paris cds (May 1) alongside PSNC crowned crest on flap. A choice and very scarce first issue 'Crown' cover.