BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB3483 |
| 1936 (7th March), envelope with ‘PARAMOUNT CHIEF’S OFFICE / KANYE, B P.’ printed at upper left. Initially addressed to Serowe and subsequently re-addressed back to Kanye. Bearing a single KGV ‘Cattle and Baobab’ 1d scarlet (SG 100) tied by a KANYE / BECH PROT (7 MAR A36) double circle datestamp. With a SEROWE (9 MAR) transit, struck on the front. The reverse showing a large part oval cachet struck in violet reading ‘OFFICE OF THE PARAMOUNT / CHIEF OF THE BANWAKETSE / 7 MAR 1936 / KANYE, B.P.’ and incorporating a crocodile, being the tribal emblem. Some edge tears at top from rough opening, otherwise fine and unusual. |
| £75 |
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