cover 1893 (Nov.) unstamped envelope to London, marked "On active service. Bulawayo, no stamps obtainable", showing Palapye transit c.d.s. (23.11), blue crayon "T", "6D" h.s. overstruck by red arrival d.s. and, on reverse, Vryburg transit c.d.s. (7.12); a little soiled and worn at edges but a scarce campaign cover. Photo

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cover 1893 (Nov.) unstamped envelope to London, marked "On active service. Bulawayo, no stamps obtainable", showing Palapye transit c.d.s. (23.11), blue crayon "T", "6D" h.s. overstruck by red arrival d.s. and, on reverse, Vryburg transit c.d.s. (7.12); a little soiled and worn at edges but a scarce campaign cover. Photo
Provenance
John Michael, 1976
Further details
Note: This cover was probably in the first southbound mail after Bulawayo had been entered on 4th. November.

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