Lot 281
Used to England: 1872 (15 Apr.) double rate packet cover from Port Elizabeth to London, England bearing 1864-77 1s blue-green (2), cancelled by barred oval "2" handstamp, bears PORT ELIZABETH AP 15 72 CAPE-COLONY c.d.s., CAPE-TOWN AP 23 72 CAPE-COLONY transit c.d.s. and "TOO LATE" handstamp, since it literally missed the boat, unclear red London Paid transit c.d.s. (possibly 10 June 1872), endorsed "Per R.M.S.," attractive postal history item., ex Dillaway. SG 26b.
Estimate $300 - 400
Port Elizabeth and Cape Town were the only major post offices to receive "TOO LATE" handstamps.
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