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A scarce pair of original registered covers from Southern Rhodesia, both postmarked 8 May 1947, bearing the complete set of the 1947 Victory Issue stamps (1d Red, 2d Black, 3d Blue, 6d Orange). These covers represent not just philatelic value, but also an important piece of Commonwealth postal history.
The 1947 Victory Issue commemorated the end of World War II (1939-1945), celebrating Allied victory and the return of peace. While widely issued across the British Empire, genuine registered mail examples with full sets are significantly harder to find especially from Rhodesia to South Africa.
Cover Details:
Cover 1:
Origin: Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia
Registered label: Bulawayo (15) S. Rhodesia No. 7189
Addressed to Pietermaritzburg, Natal (South Africa)
Franked with all 4 Victory Issue stamps
Clear circular date stamp: 8 May 1947
Cover 2:
Origin: Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia
Registered boxed marking: Salisbury 1607
Addressed to Sweetwaters, Natal (South Africa)
Franked with all 4 Victory Issue stamps
Neat circular postmarks dated 8 May 1947
Collector Value:
Postal History: Registered mail adds rarity, as rates were carefully calculated and fewer items survive.
Complete Sets on Cover: Always desirable for philatelists, as most stamps were used singly.
Rhodesia South Africa Connection: Reflects historic mail routes between colonies.
Victory Issue: Symbolic of WWIIs end, with strong cross-collecting appeal.
Condition:
Both covers show folds, creases, and light age staining consistent with genuine postal use. Stamps remain intact and postmarks are crisp.
Lot Includes: 2 registered covers, each bearing the full 4-stamp Victory Issue set.
