Lot 224
Registered mail: 1868 (6 Aug.) double rate folded letter sheet from Graaff-Reinet to Middelburg bearing 1864-77 4d pale blue pair and 6d deep lilac, tied by "18" BONC handstamps, cover endorsed "Registered" and bears red double oval GRAAFF-REINETT AU 6 1868 town datestamp at top center, scarce., ex Dillaway. SG 24,25a.
Estimate $200 - 300
The two double rate folded covers above, both additionally franked with the 6d. adhesive clearly set apart to show payment of the registration fee introduced in 1855.
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