Lot 286
Used to England: 1873 (31 Jan.) private ship single rate cover from Uitenhage to York, England bearing 1864-77 1d carmine-red (4), trivial edge placement faults, unclear barred oval cancels, endorsed "Per first Merchant Steamer," backstamped with double oval UITENHAGE JA 31 1873 datestamp and York receiver, bears large red fancy 2d handstamp, 2d credit to the Currie Line, Cape Town transit and red SHIP LETTER PAID MR 24 LONDON c.d.s., vertical fold at right slightly affecting one stamp, scarce., ex Dillaway (SG 23).
Estimate $300 - 400
In 1873 the Castle Line was informed that the company would be allowed 2d on every 4d charged, instead of the former 1d. These fancy handstamps are not recorded in Goldblatt.
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| Opening Bid $145 |
