Transvaal 1880 QV Bourne Combination Franking Letter 6d+6d

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1880 COMBINATION FRANKING LETTER from Pretoria to England bearing Transvaal QV Bourne Head 6d (cancelled numeral 1) and Cape 4d & 4x½d's totalling 6d (the latter paying ship letter rate to UK, Cape stamps being required from 13 May 1878). The Cape stamps cancelled by Cape Town BONC 1 and at centre cds JA 12. Backflap and perimeter imperfections not apparent to front. Hereford arrival FE 4, likely carried on a sailing of the Conway Castle. Rare, most attractive combination franking. Signed: A Diena. Ex Bertolaja & Trotter.