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Auction: 5006 - British Empire
Lot: 635

Cape of Good Hope Early Letters and Handstamps Mail from the Cape to Overseas Destinations To U.S.A.: 1806 (Nov.) entire letter from Cape Town to Philadelphia, showing a fine strike of the "Medallion" handstamp, light "ship" handstamp and Boston transit c.d.s. and, on reverse, a fine Post Office red wax seal; fine and rare. Also 1867 blue envelope (complete with contents) from Cape Town "p. Brige 'Belle'" to Philadelphia showing superb "new-york ship/6 cts." transit c.d.s. Estimate £ 300-400

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