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Auction: 19045 - The Philatelic Collectors' Series Sale
Lot: 1053

Transvaal
Covers and Cancellations
1879 (25 Sept.) OHMS blue envelope (215x86mm., complete with contents) from the Native Affairs Office at Pretoria "Via Zeerust" to the Rev. J.B. Moffat (son of Robert Moffat and brother in law of David Livingstone) at Molepolole, showing despatch and Marico datestamps on face; the contents, signed by Sir Theopolis Shepstone, discuss how matters with natives should be handled and advising him that al matters of this nature must be dealt with by him and not by the Field Cornet. A fascinating cover from Moffat who was responsible for the inauguration of the Moffat road runner service. Also 1895 cards (2, faults) cancelled "637" from Moffat at Taungs to his daughter at Cape Town

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Sold for
£100

Starting price
£140