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Auction: 9020 - Stamps & Covers of the World
Lot: 3055

Uganda Covers and Cancellations 1897 linen-backed envelope (230x104mm.) from Rev. George Knyfton Baskerville, initialled at top right and dated "10.9.97" at lower left, addressed to Tonbridge, bearing uncancelled type-set 4a. in combination with BEA 5a. (small faults) clearly tied by Mombasa c.d.s. (28.10) and showing, on reverse, Zanzibar (30.10) and arrival (27.11) datestamps; the envelope with some creases. Photo Estimate £ 350-450 Note: The postal rates for Uganda were calculated per ounce and those for British East Africa were by 1/2 ounce, thus this is a double rate cover (5 annas BEA postage). provenance: Roy Dunstan, September 1985

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