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Auction: 15023 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2281

(x) Rhodesia
Reuter's Telegraphic Service: 1894 2/6d., 5/- and 10/- vertical se-tenant strip of three with margins top and bottom, with some gum. A fine and scarce strip. S.G. T1a, £1900. Photo

These stamps were prepared by the Reuter's agent in Bulawayo for sending messages to the northern edge of the telegraph line. The different rates were for the different distances. The Post Office took over this service in June 1894. Only 50 sheets, each of six columns, were printed

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Sold for
£1,300