Morocco Agencies Gibraltar 1889-96 1p bistre used in Tangier, SGZ149

Morocco Agencies 1889-96 Gibraltar 1p bistre, with almost complete "TANGIER" (code "C") circular date stamp, dated "AP 2 94".

A fine example of this scarce postal cancellation.

When the colonial posts became independent of the British GPO on 1 January 1886, Gibraltar retained responsibility for the Morocco Agencies. Further offices, each under the control of the local Vice-Consul were opened from 1886 onwards.

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