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Cape of Good Hope: Letter sheet, A254, sent from Andover with fine black "ANDOVER" 'travelling' datestamp of 5 May 1841 on reverse, the front cancelled by black Maltese Cross and showing red London "PAID" and "PAID SHIP LETTER/LONDON" datestamps; creased. The side flaps are cut-away and it appears, in the absence of any rate inscriptions, that this item was used as a newspaper wrapper. B.P.A. Certificate (1997). Photo