1914/16: Cameroon Expeditionary Force : The Bob Maddocks collection
of covers and cards, comprising over 150 items contained within
1914/16: Cameroon Expeditionary Force : The Bob Maddocks collection
of covers and cards, comprising over 150 items contained within two
albums. A study of postal arrangements of the Anglo-French Cameroon
Expeditionary forces, thoughtfully arranged chronologically and
written-up by hand and with some typed descriptions. Includes
numerous rare marks, several historical pieces, important items and
unique covers. Noted: 1914 hand drawn card depicting Native &
British hoisting Union Jack and map of Africa highlighting Togo,
German South West Africa, Cameroons drawn by a member of the royal
Engineers. Also two covers dated 1914 from Capitain F Giles Chief
Engineers and director of signals, both addressed to Wales, one
bearing George Nigeria 1 d. tied by Lagos cds. An 'On Active
Service' with Lagos cds and violet cachet "Southern Provinces Post
and Telegraphs". Another 'On Active Service' envelope re-addressed
to London, used on the First Day of Operations of C.E.F. File Post
Office of Duala, with enclosed captured stamps. Two 1914 covers one
to Gambia, another to Scotland. both bearing the rare
"EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/DUALA" cds. Postcards with multiple strike of
captured "KAISERLICHES GOUVERNEMENT/(arms))/BUEA" seal (Commander
A. Hughes). Also two cards with multiple strikes of German "DUALA"
cds. cards with multiple strikes of the German "DUALA" cds and
"EXPEDITIONARY FORCE/DUALA", A rare 1915 envelope from Duala to
Shantung, China and scarce 1915 inter-Cameroon envelope from Duala
to Nlohe among many other noteworthy covers. A rare and important
assembly (152)
