Lot 226
1869 (20 Nov.) another folded letter from Port Elizabeth to Willowmore bearing 1868 4d on 6d deep lilac (wing margin at right) tied by barred oval "2" handstamp, bears PORT ELIZABETH NO 29 69 CAPE COLONY c.d.s., cover backstamped double oval AVONTUUR DE 2 1869 town datestamp and double circle WILLOW DE 3 1869 c.d.s. receiver on front, scarce., ex Dillaway. SG 27.
Estimate $200 - 300
A misunderstanding between the postal authorities and the treasury department resulted in a shortage of 4d stamps. This shortage was critical because the private ship rate and the registration fee had both been reduced from 6d to 4d. As the mail steamer rate had also been increased from 6d to 1s there was a surplus of 6d stamps available for surcharging.
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| Opening Bid $95 |
