BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4190 |
1895 (12th March), Great Britain QV 1d postal stationery card overprinted for British Bechuanaland (H&G 4 / BBS PC3). Addressed to Emil Tamsen in the Transvaal and uprated with the addition of a 2d with overprint reading down (SG 39) both that and the imprinted stamp are cancelled / tied by VRYBURG / B.B (12 Mar) single circle datestamps. With unclear Nylstroom arrival additionally tying the adhesive. Ex Brian Hurst collection and beautifully written up on his page.
Note: the sender is Joseph Symons, the Vryburg postmaster and the message informs Tamsen “See stamp on face of this card, a new issue probably provisional. The other issue of 2d provisional was printed from bottom to top. . .” This card is the proving piece which has provided the date of issue for the 2d provisional with overprint reading down (SG 39).
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