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Lot# 6058 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6058 Mafeking

    Vryburg (Boer Occupation) 1899 (Nov 25): Cape surcharged "Z.A.R.", the set of four values, ½ d. green, 1 d. rose, 2 d. on 6 d. mauve and 2½ d. pale blue all used on 1899 cover sent registered to the Postmaster in Johannesburg, each stamp tied by VRYBURG datestamps (Nov 28) in black. Schweizer-Reneke (Jan 6) and Johannesburg arrival on reverse (Jan 11, 1900). Pencil line from registration touches the 1 d. and vertical creasing to the envelope at left but a fine full set franking Gi = £ 1'100+.
    Starting bid : 400 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,100 CHF