Transvaal/Cape: Rare 1897 "UMTONJANENI" cover with PFSA Certificate. See below
Secondhand
Shipping
Standard courier shipping from R30
R30 Standard shipping using one of our trusted couriers applies to most areas in South Africa. Some areas may attract a R30 surcharge. This will be calculated at checkout if applicable.
Check my rate
Check my rate
Free collection from
Prince Albert Valley, Prince Albert
The seller allows collection for this item and will be in contact with the full collection address once the order is ready.
Ready for collection by Friday, 31 May.
Ready to ship in
The seller has indicated that they will usually have this item
ready to ship within 5 business days. Shipping time depends on your delivery address. The most
accurate delivery time will be calculated at checkout, but in
general, the following shipping times apply:
Standard Delivery
| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Get it now, pay later
Seller
Buyer Protection
Product details
Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Format
Cover
Bob Shop ID
614296209
On offer is a cover (PFSA Certificate no. 11657/2004) with the extremely rare double circular "Umtonjaneni" datestamp with backstamps recording the cover having passed through Vryheid (17-12-97) to Stellenbosch (24-12-97).
According to Putzel, this postal agency, located on the south-eastern border of the Transvaal and Natal, opened on 1 August 1896 as "Umtonganeni" and was renamed in 1897.
A rare and historic item of Transvaal postal history.
Condition as per scans below.
