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Auction: 4001 - British Africa
Lot: 813

†Rhodesia Covers and Cancellations 1896 (31 Aug.) soldier's envelope "From Trooper O.W. Staten B. Sqadron M.R.F." from Bulawayo to London, signed by the Commanding Officer and bearing 1896 Arms 1d. red and green clearly tied by c.d.s., arrival c.d.s. on reverse. A rare concessionary rate cover. Photo Estimate £ 400-500 Note: At this time the Matabele Rebellion had almost ended and the M.R.F. (Matabeleland Relief Force) was concentrated at its Matopos Base Camp

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