LITERATURE: The Postal History and Postage Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope by Gilbert J. Allis, the author's own copy numbered "1" of the ten presentation copies, complete with plates and notation that the author was awarded the Crawford Medal for this work in 1931; some foxing throughout and cover a little worn though a scarce and important work. The book is accompanied by a selection of letters regarding the award of the Crawford Medal and some reviews of the time

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LITERATURE: The Postal History and Postage Stamps of the Cape of Good Hope by Gilbert J. Allis, the author's own copy numbered "1" of the ten presentation copies, complete with plates and notation that the author was awarded the Crawford Medal for this work in 1931; some foxing throughout and cover a little worn though a scarce and important work. The book is accompanied by a selection of letters regarding the award of the Crawford Medal and some reviews of the time