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CAPE OF GOOD HOPE
2V2d ultramarine
May 1896
Cape Town to the United States
June 1903
REGISTERED THIS LETTER MUST BE GIVEN TO
TO BE REGISTERED AND A
Cape Colony joined the UPU on the 1st January 1895 and as a result the
first step letter rate to all member countries of the UPU became 2V2d for
each Y2 ounce. This letter paid three rates.
The colour of the stamo was changed from sage green to ultramarine in Mav 1896 to conform with the 
