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Auction: 21030 - The 'Greca' Collection of Southern African Postal History
Lot: 98

Cape of Good Hope
Triangulars on Cover
Mail to United Kingdom
1859 (21 July) entire letter from Cape Town to London and redirected locally, bearing 1858 6d. rose-lilac tied by triangular obliterator, showing red crayon "5" and London Paid arrival c.d.s. (25.5) with despatch datestamp on reverse; upon redirection 1d. "star" affixed over the 6d. and tied by London "73" duplex; the entire letter with some faults though an unusual item sent at the 6d. rate. B.P.A. Certificate (1988). Photo

provenance:
"Franschhoek", June 2012

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Estimate
£800 to £1,000

Starting price
£650