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Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
AB4109
1913 (29th December), KEVII 2d+1d registered postal stationery envelope surcharged ‘DUTY 4d’ (size F, BBS RE29 / H&G C9). Addressed to England, bearing KEVII ½d yellowish green and 1d scarlet (SG 67, 68) cancelled /tied by neat FRANCISTOWN / BECHD PROTEC (29 Dec) single circle datestamps. With Francistown registration cachet struck at upper left in violet. Birmingham (20 Jan 14) arrival datestamp struck on the front. Probably philatelically inspired as the envelope remains unopened, thus superb condition. Scarce.
£175