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Auction: 21030 - The 'Greca' Collection of Southern African Postal History
Lot: 49

Bechuanaland
British Bechuanaland used in Bechuanaland Protectorate
In June 1890 the Bechuanaland Protectorate and the colony of British Bechuanaland came under one Postal Administration, and the adhesives of British Bechuanaland were used in the Protectorate until 1897
Mail to Italy
1896 (25 Aug.) envelope to Italy, bearing 1888 ½d. and 1891 6d., both tied by "676" barred numeral and showing "palachwe/khamas town" c.d.s. alongside with, on reverse, Mafeking (31.8) and arrival datestamps; the envelope a little ragged at left through opening. A neat and most attractive franking. Photo

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