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Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
AB3918
1908 (5th July), KEVII 2d+1d registered postal stationery envelope surcharged ‘DUTY 4d’ (size G, BBS RE30 / H&G C9a). Addressed to the Orange River Colony, bearing a pair of KEVII 1d scarlet (SG 68) tied by GABERONES / B.P (5 Jul) single circle datestamps with an additional strike on the reverse. With manuscript registration ‘R. Gaberones’ and number. Backstamped GABERONES STATION / B.B (5 Jul) in blue, Ladybrand (8 Jul), MIDLAND / T.P.O. 2 (8 Jul) transit / arrival datestamps.
£225