Auction 309-320 - Australian States & Commonwealth British Africa, St. Helena - Day 2

Re-Occupation of the Interior 1912: 2 a. dull & bright purple used on 1919 cover to Southern Command HQ in Salisbury, Wiltshire tied by "Berbera / Somaliland" cds (March 13), reverse with fine strike of rare "BURAO / SOMALILAND" cds (March 12) in black being the latest recorded date of use of the Proud Type 14 cds. Cover signed by the sender at lower left, Captain J.F. Godman serving with Somaliland Camel Corps. Rare.rnrnProvenance: Collection Sir John Inglefield-Watson, Spink, London, 3 Oct 2007, lot 1474.