BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4103 |
| 1913 (25th February), KEVII 2d+1d registered postal stationery envelope surcharged ‘DUTY 4d’ (size G, BBS RE30 / H&G C9a). Addressed to Natal, South Africa, bearing a pair of KEVII 2½d ultramarine (SG 69) cancelled / tied by RAMOUTSA / B.P (25 Feb) single circle datestamps. With ‘R’ and ‘Ramoutsa / 28’ registration details in blue manuscript at upper left. Mafeking (26 Feb) transit backstamp. The 5d postage paid was presumably due to the envelope weighing up to 2½ ounces at 1d per half ounce though may include some level of compensation against loss. Scarce. |
| £225 |
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