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MBSA1628
1894 4th December, ‘MASHONALAND’ 1d inland Post Card (H & G 5), cancelled with perfect 'F' barred diamond and alongside proving ‘VICTORIA / 4 DE 94 / MASHONALAND' sc datestamp. On the reverse uprated with 1d Arms (SG 1) also cancelled with perfect 'F' barred diamond. Addressed to the Cape, endorsed in blue 'T 1d', although this cancelled out presumably when the additional postage noticed on the reverse. Gubulawayo DE 7 transit and arrival strikes. The message a Christmas and New Year greeting, and must be one of the earliest as such out of the new country. Delightful.
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