South Africa: 1948 (June 15) Registered domestic cover franked with 1 1⁄2d Gold Mine, 4d Kraal tied by 'Fort Hare' postmark with boxed Registration cachet alongside. 'Alice' transit postmark on reverse (also April 15)

British Commonwealth / South Africa (... 1961)

Rare registered cover from this small town near South Africa's southeast coast.

Estimate $60

Catalog: Scott 51, 58

Condition: Used.

Cover Postal History

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$6

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Worldwide Proofs, Varieties, Rare Stamps & Postal History

Auction 49

February 17 - 20, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

An extraordinary auction of worldwide proofs — die proofs, master die proofs, deluxe die proofs, trial color proofs, plate proofs. Also rare specimens, varieties, scarce stamps, and unique postal history treasures from across the globe.

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Worldwide Proofs & Specimens, Part 1

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Lots 964 - 1484

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Worldwide Postal History & Mint Items - Pre-1945

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Worldwide Postal History & Mint Items - Post-1945

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