BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| 1908 (19th April), official printed envelope headed ‘On His Majesty’s Service.’ with ‘Central South African Railways.’ at lower left. Addressed to England and bearing a single KEVII 1d scarlet (SG 68) tied by a PALAPYE STATION / BECHUANALAND PROT (19 Apr) triple circle datestamp with a second strike alongside. The flap with coat-of-arms embossed in grey-blue. The envelope somewhat battered with creases and repaired tears on the reverse. An example of the 1d per half ounce rate to England which was introduced 19 days earlier on the 1st April 1908). |
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