BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB3805 |
1947 (17th February), long envelope addressed to Cape Town, South Africa. Bearing a complete set of the Royal Visit commemorative issue (SG 132-135) tied by two large KING’S FLIGHT / ROYAL AIR FORCE (17 Feb) circular commemorative datestamps (First Day of Issue), struck in violet. Unusual.
Note: members of the King’s Flight were stationed in South Africa during the Royal Visit and manned by Royal Air Force personnel. They provided transport to the Royal Family and members of their entourage on certain parts of their tour.
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| £55 |
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