1864 (Jul 20) printed blue 'From Swellendam' envelope registered to
Leyde, Holland, endorsed "British & Foreign/ rate paid", franked
Perkins Bacon 1855-58 1d rose (SG 5a), pair 1863-64 4d deep blue
and single bright mauve (SG 19,20) in combination with three single
1864-77 1s green (SG 26a) each cancelled by triangular 'CGH'
obliterator, red London registered oval transit 28.3.64 below and a
red cursive (Crown) Registered handstamp, rated "3/6" and "9" in
red manuscript, backstamped Swellendam 20.7.64 despatch date stamp
and Leiden arrival (27.8.64).
A truly spectacular cover of great importance as a Triangular and
Seated Britannia combination franking, and a desirable rarity of
the British Empire.
Expertise: Cert. Ferchenbauer (1985) and BPA Cert (2012)
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