Lot 302
Used to England, Soldiers 1d Concessionary Rate; 1885 (31 Mar.) cover from a trooper in the Cape Mounted Rifles from Komgha (Division of Komgha, formerly British Kaffraria) to Cobham, Surrey, England, bearing 1884-90 1d rose, tied by "49" BONC, countersigned by officer as required and bears KOMGHA MR 31 85 c.d.s., backstamped with CAPE TOWN AP 6 85 CAPE COLONY transit c.d.s. and Cobham receiver of 30 April 1885, attractive, ex Dillaway (SG 49).
Estimate $300 - 400
The c.d.s. predates the example listed by Frescura by over 10 years.
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| Opening Bid $145 |
