BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4312 |
| 1900 (21st September), ‘Antilles’ type 4d registered postal stationery envelope (size G, B&BS RE26, H&G C7b) addressed to the USA. Bearing four examples of the QV ‘Jubilee’ 2d grey-green and carmine (SG 62) tied by PALAPYE STATION / B.P. single circle datestamps, additionally cancelling the imprinted stamp on the flap. With Cape Town (25 Sep) and New York (21 Oct) transits and Chicago (23 Oct) arrival backstamps. The 8d postage paid represents a double weight letter at 4d per half ounce. A scarce postal stationery envelope in used condition. |
| £175 |
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