BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4313 |
1921 (25th December), printed envelope addressed and sent registered to Mafeking. Bearing 1s/6d postage, comprising three examples of the KGV 2d orange tied by MOCHUDI (25 Dec) double circle datestamps. With an additional block of 12 1d scarlet affixed to the reverse and tied by the same datestamps (SG 74, 76a). The envelope with sender’s details ‘Chas. Bowden & Co., General Dealers, Mochudi Station, Bechuanaland Protectorate, South Africa.’ printed at upper left and with registration details in manuscript.
Note: the basis for calculating the rate paid is unclear. However, the fact the addressee is a bank suggests commercial, non-philatelic use. The envelope may well have contained valuables and an additional fee was paid to increase compensation in the event of loss.
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| £125 |
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