U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
January 9-10, 2013

ImagesDescriptionCurrent Bid
Lot #577
BRITISH COMMONWEALTH CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
1885 (16 Mar) cover marked "on active service on stamps available" and showing "Barkly, C.W." cds alongside, large ms "1d" deleted with blue crayon mark, also circular "6d" handstamp, Capt Town and London arrival on back; originally treated as a soldier's concessionary letter and subsequently as officer's letter; also cover addressed to Capt. Lancaster, 4th Pioneers Matelsanin Camp Bechuanaland, with 2d franking, Barkly and Kimberly cds, some cover wear
Envelope
Price Realized
$475.00

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