CIVILIAN MAIL
Eshowe
cover 1889 (20 Nov.) XU5 to Waterberg, Transvaal, bearing 1888-93 1d. marginal block of four tied by "ESHOWE/NO 20/89/ZULULAND" c.d.s., each stamp with unauthorised 2d. manuscript surcharge in red obliterated by the authorities in Eshowe with pen-cancellations, backstamped "DURBAN/M/NO 22/89/NATAL" and "PRETORIA Z.A.R./E (sideways)/27 NO 89", the cover with small portion missing at top and slightly trimmed at left; very scarce. Photo.
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cover 1889 (20 Nov.) XU5 to Waterberg, Transvaal, bearing 1888-93 1d. marginal block of four tied by "ESHOWE/NO 20/89/ZULULAND" c.d.s., each stamp with unauthorised 2d. manuscript surcharge in red obliterated by the authorities in Eshowe with pen-cancellations, backstamped "DURBAN/M/NO 22/89/NATAL" and "PRETORIA Z.A.R./E (sideways)/27 NO 89", the cover with small portion missing at top and slightly trimmed at left; very scarce. Photo.