Lot 315
1924 ½d green "Admiral" envelope from Kafue to England ‡

Stamps & Covers of British Africa | 5956
Auction: 16 November 2023 at 10:30 GMT
£276
Description
Postal Stationery. 1924 (2 MAR) ½d green “Admiral” envelope (137 x 79mm - without embossing under flap), used to England and uprated with 1913-19 ½d and 1d “Admiral”, perf 14, tied by fine to very fine strikes of KAFUE / NTH RHODESIA cds. Odd tiny blemishes mentioned for accuracy, still fine for this rare usage.
Footnote
The smaller size ½d envelope without embossing under flap was unknown to Higgins & Gage; to date, just six examples have been recorded.

