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Auction: 26010 - Stamps of British Africa including the R. J. Looker collection of Rhodesia Double Heads and the ‘Protea’ collection of South Africa, Part II
Lot: 2055

(x) Natal
Postal History
1895 (Mar.) pair of 'Coleman halfpenny envelopes, both sent locally and endorsed 'One halfpenny received in money' and signed 'J. W. Coleman' with 'postmaster of durban straight line handstamp below signature; scarce (2)

Note:
In March 1895, a shortage of ½d. stamps occured at the Durban Post Office, the Postmaster, J. W. Coleman, was authorised to sell covers endorsed in manuscript. The covers were prepared and sold over the counter against payment of ½d.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£150 to £200