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Auction: 25011 - The David Spivack Collection of Queen Victoria Overprinted for use in the Bechuanalands
Lot: 339

(x) Bechuanaland Protectorate
Covers and Cancellations
Palla
1896 (7 Jan.) three half pence stationery card (H&G 8) to Cheltenham, uprated 1888 ½d. vermilion, cancelled by good strikes of "758" barred oval with "palla" c.d.s. alongside, the reverse bearing part Mafeking (10.1) squared circle; fine and scarce. The message includes, "Hope the trouble in Transvaal will be over long before this reached you". British Bechuanaland stamps used in the Protectorate. Photo

Note: the Troubles mentioned was the Jameson Raid that took place between 29th December 1895 and 2nd January 1896

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Estimate
£300 to £400