Lot 51654 – 1837 letter from Griqua Town via Cape Town to London
Lot 51654 – 1837 letter from Griqua Town via Cape Town to London
Lot 51654 – 1837 letter from Griqua Town via Cape Town to London
South Africa » Cape of Good Hope
Price realised
600 GBP
Estimate
300 – 400 GBP
Auction date
Sat 22 Jun 2024 at 10:30 (Europe/Zurich)
Description
1837 letter from Griqua Town via Cape Town to London with fine strike of “Cape of Good Good Hope / General Post Office” SE 23 1837 crowned oval cancel, with ‘2’, ‘8’ and ‘2/4’ rates added, ‘India Letter Portsmouth’ boxed arrival cancel. Some folds, soiling and peripheral faults but a scarce letter (from a territory yet to become Griqualand West).
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