33rd International Auction

Belgische Besetzung Deutsch-Ostafrika - 1918. Stampless Registered Official mail envelope (opening faults and left flap partially missing, opened on three sides) headed 'On His Majesty's Service' and endorsed 'F.M.' addressed to Boma cancelled by 'B.P.C.V.P.K. / No 17' double ring '7th June' with -'Congo Belge' registered label from Udjidji and circular 'Congo Belge / Ct. Des Troupes de L'Est' in blue, routed via Kigome '14th June' with Boma arrival '14th June' folded and refused and forwarded to Kindu with re-addressed label tied by Boma dispatch '15th Aout' and tied by hand-struck 'Service Public' and 'Congo Belge / Secretariat General' hand-stamp and Kindu receiver '14th Sept' on face. Extraordinary item from the Upper Congo. Catalog Price 650,00