Lot 71204 – 1895 (Nov 11) First day of issue “Powter” envelope sent locally in Mombasa on the first day after the transfer of control of the Indian PO in Zanzibar

1895 (Nov 11) First day of issue “Powter” envelope sent locally in Mombasa on the first day after the transfer of control of the Indian PO in Zanzibar, franked with the four values issued on that day; 1895-96 “On India” 1/2a, 1a, 2a and 2a6p, each tied by Mombasa code A squared circle ds with cds struck on reverse, very fine and rare, one of only six “first day” covers recorded by Minns (Supplement p.12).

Note: Gilbert Edward Powter was treasurer to the I. B. E. A Company and became treasurer to the East Africa Protectorate.