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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
2d bistre
September 1882
Hanover [508] to Maseru in Basutoland [via Aliwal North]
November 1886
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Main feature The 2d % ounce rate to Basutoland and the Transkei was introduced
in 1882 to replace the 3d rate.
The cds of Aliwal North appears on the back. Aliwal North was nearly at northern
end of the railway line from East London and was near the south west border of
Basutoland. Sent via Middelburg Road on the way to Aliwal North.