UNION-CASTLE CAPE TOWN HARBOR 1977 OCEAN MAIL FIRST DAY COVER

Description: **** THE OCEAN MAIL CONTRACT **** 1 9 7 6 CENTENARY OF THE UNION-CASTLE COMPANIES SERVICE U.K. TO SOUTH AFRICA FINE CACHET OFFICIAL FIRST DAY COVER 2.18 SHIP WHEEL SPECIAL POSTMARK AT CAPE TOWN 5 OCT. 1976 Sc.#470, S.G. 409 • • • • • • The two-masted steamer in the artist's stamp design is representative of the many U-C vessels of the late 19th Century that fulfilled the contract between Great Britain and South Africa. The superb and nostalgic cachet of a lavender-hulled Union-Castle liner loading cargo for England, with other ships of the Line at the dock, and famous Table Mountain in the background. Excellent FRESH and CLEAN condition Please view all topical/thematic items available in our eBay Store, including all Pitcairn Islands issues. KINDLY NOTE WE SELL SHIP POSTCARDS, NAUTICAL COVERS AND STAMPS & COVERS OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH & WORLDWIDE TOPICAL ISSUES. PITCAIRN ISLANDS WE OFFER PITCAIRN'S POSTAL, PHILATELIC, AND SOCIAL HISTORY SHIPPING/HANDLING __ WE COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES PLEASE USE OUR SHOPPING CART AT eBay.com U.S.A. : FIRST CLASS MAIL $2.95 ::: INSURED MAIL with tracking $7.50 WORLDWIDE : AIRMAIL $4.00 ::: REGISTERED AIRMAIL with tracking - $23.95 Items are always well packaged, to prevent damage in the mail. ______________________________ SEE OUR 100% FEEDBACK AND SUPERB BUYERS' SATISFACTION RECORD. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE. MAKE US YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR TOP QUALITY TOPICAL & BR. COMMONWEALTH STAMPS. WE POST IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK, PACK SECURELY, AND SHIP IN 24-48 HOURS (NOT 3 WEEKS!). THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORT. ATTENTION BUYERS IN INDIA, CHINA & WORLDWIDE: Due to COVID & lost orders Worldwide, we recommend REGISTERED MAIL for International orders over $50.00. FOR DISCOUNTED SHIPPING, ADD YOUR ITEMS TOGETHER IN YOUR SHOPPING CART, AND REQUEST INVOICE. THANK YOU.

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End Time: 2024-10-18T20:29:45.000Z

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