Losnr. 2289 - 321.-332. Auktion
321.-332. Auktion
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Losnr. : 2289 Betschuanaland
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Overprinted "Protectorate" by Townshend 1888: Overprinted "Protectorate" by Townshend, 2 d. on 2 d. lilac & black, a horizontal pair used on 1890 Puzey correspondence cover from "Campagne Drift" on 25th June to East London, Cape; the entire letter written on the inside of the envelope due to lack of paper, tied by "SHOSHONG / BECHUANALAND" cds in black with MAFEKING transit cds adjacent (July 2). Reverse with East London hooded arrival (July 9). A marvellous and rare Campaign cover.rnrnContents: "We have been experimenting with electric light by night lately and firing our Maxim and Gardner guns by its rays...War is evidently expected with the Matabeles...we start tomorrow for a new Camp on the borders of Matabeleland...in the event of the Matabele showing fight which is very probable we shall knock them into a cocked hat..."Ausruf : 750 CHFZuschlag : 1.200 CHF -
