SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1932 Large Falls to 1937 George VI
1932 LARGE FALLS, SG 29-30
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POSTAL HISTORY
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1938 (28th February), Railway TPO cover from Mozambique addressed to England. Bearing Mozambique 5c, 20c and pair of 80c tied by GONDOLA (28 Feb) double circle datestamps. The reverse bearing a Southern Rhodesia 1932 Large Falls 2d green and chocolate (SG 29) also tied by a GONDOLA (28 Feb) datestamp. With a Travelling Post Office AMBULANCIA / BEIRA-UMTALI (1 Mar) double circle datestamp also on the reverse. A very attractive and RARE combination and TPO cover.
Note: Gondola is an intermediate stop on the railway line approximately midway between Beira and Umtali. The Beira and Mashonaland and Rhodesia Railways operated a T.P.O. on this part of the line until 1949, and letters bearing Rhodesian duties were not only accepted but also cancelled during this period.
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