cover 1881 (4 Feb.) U5 registered "Via England" to India, bearing 1878-79 1/- pair (Type 17) cancelled by barred numeral "2", showing straight-line "REGISTERED", Port Elizabeth c.d.s., Cape Town oval registered d.s. and, on reverse, Sea P.O. c.d.s.; variously rated in blue and red crayon. Small hole on face panel and soiled overall though a rare destination. S.G. 96. Photo

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cover 1881 (4 Feb.) U5 registered "Via England" to India, bearing 1878-79 1/- pair (Type 17) cancelled by barred numeral "2", showing straight-line "REGISTERED", Port Elizabeth c.d.s., Cape Town oval registered d.s. and, on reverse, Sea P.O. c.d.s.; variously rated in blue and red crayon. Small hole on face panel and soiled overall though a rare destination. S.G. 96. Photo

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