BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
- POSTAL HISTORY
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1891 (22nd November), envelope originating at Macloutsie, addressed to Cape Town. Bearing two examples of the unappropriated die 2d lilac and black (SG 11, one damaged before affixing), tied by VRYBURG / BECHUANALAND (30 Nov) single circle datestamps applied in transit. Backstamped with MACLOUTSI (22 Nov) single circle and G.P.O. Cape Town (2 Dec) arrival datestamps. Tear at top and through flap from opening. A most interesting and intriguing item, which prompts the question as to whether the adhesives were applied in Macloutsie or Vryburg. If the former, why were they not cancelled there as the Macloutsie datestamp indicates it entered the postal system there.
Note: Major Arthur G. Leonard, a professional soldier was appointed commanding officer of E Troop and was tasked with holding Fort Macloutsie and later Fort Tuli during the Pioneer Column’s journey to Fort Salisbury. At this date Major Leonard was en-route from Salisbury to Beira by foot, arriving 15th November, from where he boarded the steamer ‘Norseman’. It appears this letter was addressed to Major Leonard care of the shipping / forwarding agents ‘Divine Gates & Co’ to await his arrival.
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| £275 |
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