BECHUANALAND
Postal History, Postmarks
POSTAL HISTORY
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| AB4517 |
| 1928 (16th November), printed ‘Dixon’s Hotel’ envelope addressed and sent unpaid to Francistown with a MAFEKING (16 Nov) dispatch datestamp. The envelope was taxed at double the deficiency (1d) and a 2d agate postage due (SG D3) was affixed on arrival and tied by a FRANCISTOWN / BECHD PROTECTORE (17 Nov) double circle datestamp with a second strike on the reverse. Roughly opened at left not affecting the adhesive. BPA certificate (2014). Extremely rare, this being the first example we have handled of any of the first issue of postage dues on cover. We are aware of only one other item - a front with a pair of 2d which was offered on the Christie’s Robson Lowe 12th June 1991 ‘Haskins’ sale (lot 172. Estimated £350, realised £1672). |
| £1,250 |
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