BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
VV584
AIR MAIL 1938 (5th November), ‘Kalahari Feeder Service’ envelope addressed to England, bearing a single KGVI definitive 1½d dull blue (SG 120) tied by a PALAPYE (5 XI) double circle datestamp. With printed inscription at foot ‘FIRST AIRMAIL / SERVICE BECHUANALAND / PROTECTORATE 5 Nov. / 1938’. Maun (1 Nov) arrival backstamp. The reverse with a GB KGVI ½d green affixed and tied by a Rotherham Yorks (12 Nov) datestamp.
£45