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  • Lot# : 1253 Cape of Good Hope

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    South Africa: Cape of Good Hope 1855: Entire letter sent unpaid to Copenhagen, Denmark at double rate, endorsed 'p. str. Bahiana' struck on reverse with superb oval CAPE TOWN in red (Sept 20), and framed "Liverpool / Ship" in black (Nov 3). Red London cds and re-endorsed at top 'p. Imparador via Ostend', with 1 shilling charge in manuscript and thence via Danish P.O. in Hamburg (Nov 5). Total charge due of 68 skilling noted on reverse: 1 shilling = 10 sgr. + 3¾ sgr for German share (13¾ sgr. in blue ink) = 59 skilling + 9 sk. for Danish share (opens well for display). Also a double rate entire dated November 1855 charged in manuscript at 135 skilling on reverse. A fine and scarce pair of entires to an unusual destination.
    Starting bid : 300 CHF
    Hammer price : 340 CHF