Cape of Good Hope 1893 QV 4d Revenue Stamp on Cover, Rare Use

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Description

  • REVENUE STAMPS USED AS FRANKING:
  • 1893 "Royal Hotel, Paarl" stationery envelope from Cape Town to London
  • most unusually franked with QV 4d violet revenue stamp (corner defect, under cancel).
  • Fine strike/s of the compass wheel cds with squared circle alongside AP 19 93.
  • Paddington arrival cds MY 9 93 on reverse.
  • An interesting permitted postal use of the revenue stamp,
  • no charges being raised.
  • Most attractive, rare.
  • Ex Bertolaja. See additional image below.