Lot 313
Used to England: 1893 6 Aug.) a complimentary envelope from the same correspondence bearing 1892 2½d sage-green (the correct rate), again tied by octagonal "51" handstamp, PORT ALFRED AU 6 93 c.d.s. and PADDINGTON AU 25 93 c.d.s. since it was readdressed to Yorkshire, backstamped with Paddington (different type) and York same day receiver of 26 August 1893, docketed at left and with mended tear at top, scarce., ex Dillaway (SG 56).
Estimate $200 - 300
The two covers above show the occasional use of the octagonal "51" handstamp over a 19 year period following its reallocation to Port Alfred circa 1874.
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| Opening Bid $95 |
