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0438: Basutoland, 1895 QV 1/2d Cape of Good Hope - Mohaleshoek Proving Card

$ 21.12

Availability: 14 in stock
  • Type: Cover
  • Grade: VF/XF (Very Fine/Extremely Fine)
  • Year of Issue: 1891-1900
  • Quality: Used
  • Condition: Postal Stationary Card
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Era: Victoria (1837-1901)
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Place of Origin: Basutoland (until 1966)
  • Topic: Soldier's Cover

    Description

    0438: Basutoland, 1895 QV 1/2d Cape of Good Hope Postal Card - Mohaleshoek Proving Card
    LOT 0438: Basutoland, 1895 QV 1/2d Cape of Good Hope Postal Card (H&G #3) - Mohaleshoek Proving Card, from Mohaleshoek to Bloemfontein with 13-barred numeral ‘210’.  Includes original exhibit writeup…
    Provenance: Ex. Steven Gardiner Gold Medal Exhibit of Basutoland…
    The listings this week will start with Postal History from the Steven Gardiner Gold Medal Exhibit of Basutoland, with a good selection of rare covers, many are the proving examples, or only examples known.  In the weeks ahead there will be listings from all over the British Empire, including mint, used, and covers.  Please take a look at the other listings, and follow the store to keep up with new listings.
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    The stamp, set, or cover you see is the one you get.
    Welcome to Zonkey Stamps Ltd.  I opened this store to sell stamps on consignment.  I have collected stamps for 40 years, and been selling on EBay for 20 years.  The initial consignments are from a long time stamp dealer.  I will be selling stamps from this impressive stock developed over 50 years in the coming months.  Please let me know if you have any questions.
    Shipping: Is FREE / INCLUDED anywhere in the world.
    I prefer to ship by U.S. Priority Mail with tracking when possible.  For low dollar & international items, I will use 1st Class / Airmail.  FedEx with tracking is an option for high dollar items, however this will not be free - buyer will pay actual FedEx shipping if required.  Payment by PayPal - if this does not work for you, please contact me.  Thanks & Good Luck!!
    References:
    Aubrey Scott, “The Cancellations and Postal Markings of Basutoland/Lesotho Post Offices and their Historical Background, 1980.