Ended on Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 01:00.

Lot # 551 The "Dead Horse" Letter: 1856, 29 April Official letter (postal waybill) from Craddock to Capetown which accom

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Start of the sale:
Monday, 18 September 2023 at 14:54
Item n°1863599283
Sale ends:
Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 01:00
Lot:
#551
Catalogue:
Harmers International Fall 2023 Sale
Estimated price:
between US$200.00 and US$300.00

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The "Dead Horse" Letter: 1856, 29 April Official letter (postal waybill) from Craddock to Capetown which accompanies the mail ,accounting for the movement of the mail items, and strictly recording the times taken and reasons for delay by the post contractor. Ex Dillaway. Est. Cash Val. $200 - 300 The postmaster at Burgher's Dorp notes, "The cause of my delay between Craddock and this was owing to one of the Post horses dropping dead on the road and the contractor himself compelled to walk six hours in order to reach his second station to obtain another horse". The letter at top bears six strikes of the varying dates of the double oval CRADOCK town datestamp from AP 23 1856 to AP 29 1856, five of which have been cancelled by the small triangular obliterators and also red double oval CAPE TOWN MY 10 1856 town handstamp receiver on front. Some slight edge wear and soiling. A fascinating document on exhibition page Cover

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For over four generations and 100 years, the Harmer family has represented the world’s philatelic community in both auction and private sales. We are based in the New York City area with agents worldwide. We offer personal attention along with cutting edge technology. We have the flexibility to tailor our sales approach to clients’ specific needs and goals.

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