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.