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U5 1895 (6 May) U5 to Blantyre, bearing 1891 4d. (defect at left) tied by "TSHINDE/B.C.A." c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s. (20 July) on reverse. Ex Simpson. Photo
Note: The transit time for mail between Chinde and Blantyre varied from 3 to 19 days according to season and the running of the river steamers. The mail regulations laid down that "internal" B.C.A. postage rates applied only to or from persons actually resident in the British Concession; those in the town of Chinde had to pay "foreign" rates, i.e. those applicable to the Portuguese Colonies.
Note: The transit time for mail between Chinde and Blantyre varied from 3 to 19 days according to season and the running of the river steamers. The mail regulations laid down that "internal" B.C.A. postage rates applied only to or from persons actually resident in the British Concession; those in the town of Chinde had to pay "foreign" rates, i.e. those applicable to the Portuguese Colonies.