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Auction: 19015 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1928

Rhodesia
Covers and Cancellations
1895 (8 Jan.) envelope from Selukwe to Leeds, bearing 1895 thick paper 2d. and 4d. sharing superb "914" numeral cancellation and with Matabeleland despatch datestamp towards foot, the reverse with Gwelo Matabeleland transit datestamp only dated " 8/9" and arrival (10.2) datestamp; minor stains and flap faults though believed to be the sole "914" proving cover and sent a week after the Jameson Raid. Photo

provenance:
John Michael, September 1976

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Sold for
£3,200