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Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
AB4131
1906 (2nd December), KEVII 4d registered postal stationery envelope surcharged ‘DUTY 4d’ (size F, H&G C8 / BBS RE27). Addressed to Holland in the distinctive hand of W. Harbor, bearing a single KEVII 2½d ultramarine (SG 69) tied by a MOCHUDI / B.B. (23 Dec) single circle datestamp with a second strike on the reverse. The registration number ‘415’ has been recorded in manuscript With ‘WH’ wax seal on front and W.A.H. HARBOR, / MOCHUDI / S. AFRICA’ boxed cachet struck in violet on the reverse. Amsterdam (23 Dec) arrival backstamp. Very fine. (
£225