Lot 276
Used to England: 1866 (25 Aug.) private ship single rate cover from Grahamstown to Hastings, Sussex from the Harkness correspondence bearing 1864-77 4d blue, canceled by barred oval "3’ handstamp, envelope is endorsed "Per Diamond Steamer Kaffraria" and docketed at left, backstamped GRAHAMS-TOWN AU 25 66 CAPE COLONY c.d.s., Port Elizabeth transit, bears red manuscript crayon "2," 2d credit to the Cape and large red London PAID 11 OC 66 c.d.s. with Hastings same day backstamp receiver, scarce., ex Dillaway. SG 24a.
Estimate $200 - 300
The Diamond Line ceased operations in 1867 after a brief 2½ years.
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