Lobdell German East Africa, Eppel Russia and Worldwide Rarities
December 14-16, 2010

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #151
GERMAN EAST AFRICA Lake Tanganyika Flotilla Mail
1915 letter (Aug 14) from Engineering Lt. W. W. Cross to London, headed "Naval Africa Expedition" at Belgium Congo (actually at Fungurume), endorsed "On Active Service No Stamps Available", boxed "Passed by Censor No.25" via South Africa, where it was cancelled at Simonstown (28 Aug)
Envelope
Price Realized
$1,800.00

Lot #152
GERMAN EAST AFRICA Lake Tanganyika Flotilla Mail
1915 (Sep) cover and picture postcard (Basoko Belgian Congo) from sub-Lt. C.T.Tyler, addressed to England, routed via Simonstown, each censored by medical officer H.M. Hanschell, penciled "On Active Service No Stamps Available" and boxed "Passed by Censor No.25" hs, the card with framed "Paquebot", fine
Envelope
Price Realized
$2,000.00

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