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Auction: 23021 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 316

(x) Cape of Good Hope
The "Kronenberger" Collection of Commanders and Governors Letters
1724 entire to "Myn Heer Jan de la Fontaine, Cabo de Goede Hoop", two red wax seals on reverse; the reverse with one back flap foreshortened otherwise fine. Photo

Note: Jan de la Fontaine was Acting-Governor from 8 September 1724 to 25 February 1727, again from 23 April 1729 to 8 March 1737, and finally Governor from 8 March 1737 to 31 August 1737.

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Estimate
£350 to £450

Starting price
£280