CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
Postal History, Postal Stationery
POSTAL HISTORY
AC997
Postal History c1880, wrapper addressed to Cape Town endorsed “Per Book Post”. Bearing a single 6d violet (SG 25b) tied by an unclear Barred Oval Numeral Cancellation.
 
From the 29th July 1874 the internal book post (printed matter) rate was 1d per two ounces. This would imply the wrapper and contents weighed 12 ounces.
£45