cover 1890 (25 Aug.) envelope from Molepolole to England, bearing 1889 (Aug.) 4d. on ½d. vermilion pair twice cancelled with first type c.d.s. and with Mafeking c.d.s. alongside, Cape Town and Gloucester c.d.s. on reverse. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1303

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21 - 22 March 2002

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Lot 267

cover 1890 (25 Aug.) envelope from Molepolole to England, bearing 1889 (Aug.) 4d. on ½d. vermilion pair twice cancelled with first type c.d.s. and with Mafeking c.d.s. alongside, Cape Town and Gloucester c.d.s. on reverse. Photo

Price realised

GBP 207

Estimate

GBP 250 - GBP 300

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cover 1890 (25 Aug.) envelope from Molepolole to England, bearing 1889 (Aug.) 4d. on ½d. vermilion pair twice cancelled with first type c.d.s. and with Mafeking c.d.s. alongside, Cape Town and Gloucester c.d.s. on reverse. Photo
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