BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4488 |
1911 (6th December), KEVII 2d+1d registered postal stationery envelope surcharged ‘DUTY 4d’ (size G, BBS RE30c / H&G C9a). Addressed to Mafeking, Cape Colony, bearing a single QV 1/- dull green and four KEVII 1d scarlet (SG 37, 68) all tied by RAMOUTSA / B.P (6 Dec) single circle datestamps. With manuscript registration ‘R’ in blue and ‘Ramoutsa / 211’ in red manuscript. Mafeking (6 Dec) arrival backstamp. Scarce use of the QV 1/-.
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. |
| £275 |
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