BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB3502 |
| 1961 (“14th February”), long envelope (241x115mm) with ‘ON HER MAJESTY’S SERVICE.’ printed at top. Bearing set of ten different decimal surcharges, including a R1 Type II (SG 167a), all tied by neat LOBATSI BECH. PROT. (14 FEB 61) double circle datestamps, supposedly on the ‘First Day of Issue’. The R1 Type II is recorded issued over a month later on 17th March, thus proving the datestamps were backdated, presumably to fulfil demand for First Day Covers. Lacking only the 2½c on 2d red-brown although the scarcer 2½c on 3d bright ultramarine is present. A few unobtrusive edge tears at top, well clear of the adhesives. SG 157-167a (between). |
| £45 |
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