Lot
637 
French Offices in Zanzibar, 1890 German Consulate Cover to Dortmund, Germany, franked with France 1890, 50c rose on rose tied by "Zanzibar, Aout 18, 90" cds with second strike alongside, with blue embossed German Consulate seal on front and reverse, Paris transit and receiving backstamps; cover file fold, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
The German post office in Zanzibar was opened nine days after this sending on August 27th.