Lot 495
Great Britain, 1856, 1/- on Mourning Cover to Dr. Livingstone's "Zambezi Expedition", SG #72, docketed Nov 2nd, 1858 at top, Bradford NO 8, 1858 cancel on front, Devon PO NO 5 58 cancel in blue and Capetown DE 14 1858 cancel in red on reverse, addressed to Richard Thornton, lovely historical piece, Fine to Very Fine. Geologist on the expedition (1858-1864), who was later dismissed by Dr. Livingstone.
Scott #28.
Estimate $450-550.
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