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Auction: 23021 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 694

Southern Rhodesia
1922 South Africa Competition De la Rue 5/- photographic essay depicting the Boiling Pot at Victoria Falls as seen from below the railway bridge, in blue, sepia and Chinese white affixed to card (125 x 90mm.) and number 'I' at upper left and dated '6th Sept. 22', a few age related marks, otherwise fine and rare. Photo

Note: On 8th November 1922 a referendum in Southern Rhodesia was due to decide between the country joining the Union of South Africa and becoming a self-governing colony.

In (confident) expectation that the result would be to join the Union, essays were proposed to prepare for an issue to celebrate the event.

In the event the electorate voted 8774:5989 (74%) for responsible government.

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Sold for
£4,800

Starting price
£950