Great Britain - Occupation of Italian colonies (1942-1949) - Eritrea (British Administration) – Rapid air mail from Asmara to Rome – 1952

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Description from the seller

Eritrea (British Administration) – Rapid air mail from Asmara to Rome – 1952

A rare and interesting cover sent from Asmara (Eritrea BA) to Rome, shipped by air and in express service, franked with a highly sought-after philatelic combination.

Item Details:
• Period: British Administration in Eritrea – 1952
Shipping: Via Air Mail + Express Service (original red label)
Postage
Eritrea BA 2½d green 'Nave' overprint
Eritrea BA 8d blue 'Re Giorgio VI' overprinted
Eritrea BA Espresso 1s brown (overprint with value)
Legible cancellations: ASMARA – 31.3.1952
• Arrival: stamps ROMA FERROVIA – 5.4.1952 on the back.
Delivery label: 'Roma M. Col. Delivery Office' with sequential number 122306.
Original handwritten address

Conditions:
Intact envelope, complete journey preserved, signs of age, some traces of tape on the back (as shown in the photo), but overall in good condition for its type. Complete franking and perfectly legible cancellations.

Note:
A very interesting piece for collectors of:
Eritrea BA / British Military Administration
Air mail Eritrea colony
international espresso
Colonial correspondences towards Italy
postal history