Z.A.R. / TRANSVAAL
Postal History and Postal Stationery
POSTAL HISTORY
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1889 (November), large portion of an envelope front addressed and sent registered to ‘(The Oriental and) Sheba Valley United G(old) M(ining Co., Ltd) / Jamaica Buildings / (London, England)’. Bearing 10/- in postage comprising five examples of the ‘Vurtheim’ 1/- yellow-green and a 5/- slate (SG 183b, 185) all tied by ‘4’ in barred triangle obliterators. Also showing part of a proving Barberton registration cachet. Registered London (16 Dec) arrival datestamp struck in red. A very rare and spectacular franking with very few examples of the 5/- duty recorded used on cover.
Note: assuming this envelope was sent via the Cape Colony (rather than Natal) at the letter rate of 6d per half ounce, the postage paid represents a weight of 9½ ounces @ 6d per half ounce plus 6d registration. The high franking may also indicate the envelope contained valuables and an additional fee was paid to increase compensation in the event of loss.
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