Lot 288
Used to England: 1874 (7 Apr.) private ship single rate cover from Grahamstown to York, England bearing 1866-74 4d blue, canceled by barred oval "3" (previously unconfirmed numeral canceller in 4, 4, 4 format), endorsed "By Private Steamer," backstamped GRAHAMS-TOWN AP 7 74 CAPE COLONY and York receiver, on front CAPE TOWN AP 11 74 CAPE COLONY transit c.d.s. and large red manuscript crayon "2," 2d credit to the Currie Line, scarce., ex Dillaway (SG 24a).
Estimate $200 - 300
The letter was written by Justice Edward Dwyer, Supreme Court judge in Grahamstown, franked at the 4d rate which compared very favorably with the 1s payable for the mail steamer rate.
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| Opening Bid $95 |
