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Auction: 23021 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 308

(x) Cape of Good Hope
The "Kronenberger" Collection of Commanders and Governors Letters
1652 entire to "Jan van Riebeck, Commander, Cabo de Boa Esperance"; the face panel with some central staining and pressed central vertical filing crease. A very early, rare and historical letter. Photo

Note: Jan van Riebeeck was the first Commander of the Cape of Good Hope, 7 April 1652 to 6 May 1662.

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Sold for
£7,500

Starting price
£2000