Lot 309
1920 ½d green "Admiral" post card used from Mongu Lealui to Switzerland ‡

Stamps & Covers of British Africa | 5956
Auction: 16 November 2023 at 10:30 GMT
£624
Description
Postal Stationery. 1920 (1 APR) ½d green “Admiral” post card (size “d”, without imprint), used from Mongu Lealui to Switzerland, Missionary correspondence, uprated with 1913-19 ½d “Admiral”, perf 15, tied by very fine strike of MONGU-LEALUI / NTH RHODESIA cds, with Livingstone transit (AP 16) cds below and violet “Rev. G. BEGUELIN / Barotseland Mission / Lukona Mongu P.O. / N. Rhodesia (S. Africa)” sender's cachet at lower left. A rare usage in exceptional condition. Ex Brickman.

