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✉ AFRICA DEL SUR. 1895. Cover franked with 2 1/2p. purple Coat of Arms issue, underpaying the UPU letter rate to the UNITED STATES, and tied by indistinct PRETORIA datestamp. Front shows octagonal T/15c handstamp showing amount of deficiency, large circular T handstamp, NEW YORK opera glass transit with integral 6 cents due plus pair 3 cents claret postage due stamps (Sc. J24), tied by NEW YORK/M.I.&R. railroad duplex cancels. A very fine and scarce insufficiently prepaid item.