Lot 246
Cape of Good Hope, Stampless cover: 1840 folded letter sheet to England, bearing 2- line COVE SHIP LETTER, manuscript "8", on reverse COWE OC 25 1840 transit and red London receiver. Stampless Cape covers are very rare. Est. Cash Val. $250 - 300
Most likely a missionary cover as it is addressed to a Rev. Campbell and makes reference (in the partial letter) to schools in Wynberg and Rondebosch .
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Opening Bid $120 |