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Auction: 16034 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 2856

(x) Zululand
Covers and Cancellations
1898 (23 June) envelope from Maidstone to Hlabissu District, Embonbene", bearing 2½d. with c.d.s and showing "r.m. office/hlabisa" rubber datestamp below adhesive, the Zululand Post Office unable to deliver the cover and marked "Try G.P.O. Durban, Natal" in blue crayon at top with light Returned Letter Office natal c.d.s. below and framed "unclaimed" alongside, the reverse with Lower Unfolosi (20 and 26.7) and Hlabisa (22.70 rubber datestamps in violet, Eshowe (19 and 27.7), T.P.O. Natal and Durban (28.7) c.d.s.; perimeter faults mainly confined to reverse though an uncommon example of undelivered mail to Zululand. Photo

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Estimate
£600 to £700