Lot# 2167 - Auction 321-332
Auction 321-332
-> The BESANÇON Collection – British Africa (part II)
-> Brit. Colonies
-> Basutoland
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Lot# : 2167 Basutoland
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Cape of Good Hope Used in Basutoland 1896: Cape ½ s. on 1 d. brown postal stationery card up-rated with ½ grey-black (Gi 48a) used to Natal, tied by MASERU / BASUTOLAND cds (June 17) in black. GPO / Natal arrival cds (June 21) on reverse alongside interesting message - "Sir, Basutoland stamps are similar to those of Cape Colony, both in description and values" and signed by the Maseru Postmaster. Central bend but a most attractive usage.Starting bid : 175 CHFHammer price : 240 CHF -
