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Lot# 2430 - Auction 321-332

  • Lot# : 2430 Swaziland

    1893: Printed envelope "ON SERVICE OF THE SWAZIE NATION" from the "Resident Advsier's Office", sent stampless to London with blue "T" marking in crayon and fine "DARKTON / SWAZIEL" squared circle of despatch (April 4). Black "2½d." credit marking and Foreign Branch charge "5D." on obverse; reverse with Johannesburg cds (April 7), Cape Town (April 12) and London arrivals (April 28). Envelope imperfections but very rare.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 950 CHF