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Lot# 6061 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6061 Mafeking

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    Vryburg (British Re-Occupation) 1900: Cape, Hope 1 d. rose-red, used on small piece tied by VRYBURG / C.G.H. datestamp with manuscript "C.St.Q." in black ink in lieu of the date, the initials of the Military Intelligence Officer in charge of the Post Office, Clifford St. Quintin. Rare and very fine. Cert. RPSL (2005).rnrnNote: On the re-occupation of Vryburg, from an unknown source a small number of copies of the Cape ½ d. and 1 d. were discovered. These were used to frank correspondence and are found cancelled by a VRYBURG / C.G.H. datestamp with initials placed in lieu of date. See Robson Lowe Encyclopaedia, Africa, page 127.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 480 CHF