Lot 311
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cover 1896 (25 Aug.) envelope from Tati to Germany, fine "TATI/MATABELELAND" c.d.s. on face and bearing, on reverse, Rhodesia Arms 1d. block of six (2x3) and a single cancelled with several strikes of the "679" obliterator, arrival c.d.s. additionally tying the block; a few faults though an unusual cover when the Tati Post Office was under the jurisdiction of the Rhodesian postal authorities. Photo
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cover 1896 (25 Aug.) envelope from Tati to Germany, fine "TATI/MATABELELAND" c.d.s. on face and bearing, on reverse, Rhodesia Arms 1d. block of six (2x3) and a single cancelled with several strikes of the "679" obliterator, arrival c.d.s. additionally tying the block; a few faults though an unusual cover when the Tati Post Office was under the jurisdiction of the Rhodesian postal authorities. Photo

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cover 1896 (25 Aug.) envelope from Tati to Germany, fine "TATI/MATABELELAND" c.d.s. on face and bearing, on reverse, Rhodesia Arms 1d. block of six (2x3) and a single cancelled with several strikes of the "679" obliterator, arrival c.d.s. additionally tying the block; a few faults though an unusual cover when the Tati Post Office was under the jurisdiction of the Rhodesian postal authorities. Photo
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.
Further details
Note: The Post Office was moved from Tati to Franscistown in 1897