Lot
1711 
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Cape of Good Hope, Cape of Good Hope Collection, 1806-1900, housed on and written up on quadrille pages; staring with a dozen 1800-50's stampless covers including 1806 folded letter to U.S., 1810's folded letter sheet with first postage paid oval handstamp and a nice selection of later usages, stamp issues of complete 1855 issues with shades, similar 1855 issues including 4d on cover usage Cradock of Port Elizabeth, 1861 Woodblocks including two 1d issues in shades and 4d, 1863 issues including good mint items and an unusual bisect in pair with normal tied on piece, 1864 Hope issues with good parallel mint and used, cut to stamp size 4d die proof, 3-color franking to U.S., 1871 issues including 3d & 5sh mint, good mint surcharges, nice later issues and a selection of covers and postal cards, Mafeking with 8 different issues mostly used including two photographic print issues, etc.; a nice old-time collection and an ideal foundation for continuation. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
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Realized: $1,700