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Auction: 23021 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 311

(x) Cape of Good Hope
The "Kronenberger" Collection of Commanders and Governors Letters
1680 entire to "Simon Van der Stel, Commander orr cabo de boa Esperance"; two small red wax seals on reverse; the face panel with some staining. Photo

Note: Simon van der Stel was Commander from 10 December 1679 to 1 June 1691, and Governor from 1 June 1691 to 2 November 1899. Stellenbosch was named after him.

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Sold for
£500

Starting price
£480