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Auction: 25028 - Stamps and Covers of the World
Lot: 1322

Griqualand West
Values of Cape of Good Hope used prior to the introduction of Griqualand values
1872 (24 Oct.) blue envelope registered to Prague, bearing 1d. (2) and 1/- (3) with circle of bars cancels and crossed by blue crayon "32 - G.P.O.", showing "du toits pan" oval d.s., circular-framed "pd", Cape Town (30.10) and London (10.12) transit registered datestamps, "6" and "1/1" red crayon and "50" green crayon markings with arrival datestamp on reverse; the envelope a little stained on reverse. A remarkable franking to a rare destination. A lovely showpiece. Photo

provenance:
Maria de la Queillerie, Harmers, May 1970

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Estimate
£1,500 to £2,000

Starting price
£1200