Lot 291
Used to England: 1875 (30 Jan.) private ship single rate cover from Panmure (East London Division) to Carlisle, England bearing 1864-77 4d blue, cancelled by large triangular obliterator, cover endorsed "By the Donald Currie Line" and bears PANMURE JA 30 75 c.d.s., CAPE TOWN FE 4 75 CAPE COLONY transit c.d.s. with large red fancy "2d" handstamp at lower left, another marking which is unclear and Carlisle MR 8 75 c.d.s. receiver on reverse, cover is a little fragile and had been slit at left side, very Rare origin., ex Dillaway (SG 24a).
Estimate $300 - 400
Frescura records only two covers from Panmure which opened in 1875, this being the earliest recorded date, closing in 1876 and probably continuing as Panmure Railway Station into 1877. Panmure is unlisted in the Post Office Guide of 1882.
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| Opening Bid $145 |
