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Lot# 4223 - Auction 234-243

  • Lot# : 4223 Cape of Good Hope

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    1858 (Dec 11): Cover to the Postmaster General in Cape Town endorsed 'O.H.M.S.' and 'Money Letter' in manuscript at top, and below 'M. G. Honeyborne, Post Mistress, Prince Albert'; struck with superb strikes of oval PRINCE-ALBERT despatch in black and CAPE TOWN arrival (Dec 13) in red. Sensible flap repair at top but a charming and scarce cover which would would have contained receipts in coin or notes for postal revenue.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : 160 CHF