Lote 503

✉ CABO DE BUENA ESPERANZA. 1857. 4 d. deep blue, a spectacular franking of 22 examples in singles, pairs and strips tied back CGH oblits. to 1857 (17 February) large registered cover from PORT ELIZABETH to GRAHAMSTOWN, forwarded with "try king Williamstown", signed by Bell on receipt, backstamped PORT ELIZABETH FE 17 1857 despatch oval ds in red, addressed to Mr. Charles Bell, Chief Surveyor and the designer of the triangulars, some faults and creasing not detracting. This is the largest recorded franking, wonderful showpiece.