BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4489 |
| 1890 (29th July), ‘Tamsen’ envelope addressed to the Transvaal bearing a single lower marginal example of the ‘Protectorate / Fourpence’ surcharge on ½d vermilion (SG 53, with 6mm spacing) tied by a KANYE / BECHUANALAND (29 Jul) single circle datestamp. With a MAFEKING / BECHUANALAND (30 Jul) transit datestamp struck alongside the adhesive. FOURTEEN STREAMS (2 Aug) and Pretoria (4 Aug) transit backstamps. A few small edge faults including an unobtrusive 13mm tear at top centre, otherwise very fine. A scarce and attractive franking. |
| £375 |
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