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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 632

Cape of Good Hope Early Letters and Handstamps Mail from the Cape to Overseas Destinations — 1841, 1845 and 1847 entire letters all showing criss-cross writing ("palimpsest" style) to avoid the increased packet letter rate, the first and last ex the Pearce correspondence to Bedford with Crowned G.P.O. and Ship Letter handstamps, two with London Ship Letter handstamps applied in transit Estimate £ 100-120 Note: The 1841 entire letter is illustrated on page 47 of the Robert Goldblatt handbook

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