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Auction: 21030 - The 'Greca' Collection of Southern African Postal History
Lot: 62

Bechuanaland
The Bechuanaland Border Police
This Imperial unit was formed at Barkly West in August 1885 under Col. Carrington as successors of Warren's force. Besides carrying out police dutied and assisting with Postal Services they also saw action in the 1893 Matabeleland War as part of the Shangani Patrol.
Incoming Mail
1893 (12 Apr.) envelope from East London addressed to "Mr W.A. Atkinson (G. Troop), Bechuana Border Police, Fort Gaberones, Southern Protectorate, British Bechuanaland", bearing Cape 1d (2) tied by hooded datestamp, showing blue crayon "4d" alongside and, on reverse, Midland Up (13.4), Vryburg (5.4), Kimberley (14.4) and Mafeking (17.4). Scarce. Photo

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