British Columbia and Vancouver
Lot 286 British Columbia and Vancouver
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1865-66 Stampless O.H.M.S covers, the first with "Governor / British Columbia" printed in the lower left corner, addressed to "His Honor Mr Justice Begbie, Cariboo"; the second with "Registrar General" printed in the corner, signed by Arthur Birch (also then Colonial Secretary and Acting Governor), to "C.R Pooley Esq., Richfield", both with two strikes of "GENERAL POST OFFICE / BRITISH COLUMBIA" c.d.s used at New Westminster. Both folded with the flap missing, the first reduced at top (with the O.H.M.S heading removed), a scarce pair. (2).
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Lot 286 British Columbia and Vancouver
Description
1865-66 Stampless O.H.M.S covers, the first with "Governor / British Columbia" printed in the lower left corner, addressed to "His Honor Mr Justice Begbie, Cariboo"; the second with "Registrar General" printed in the corner, signed by Arthur Birch (also then Colonial Secretary and Acting Governor), to "C.R Pooley Esq., Richfield", both with two strikes of "GENERAL POST OFFICE / BRITISH COLUMBIA" c.d.s used at New Westminster. Both folded with the flap missing, the first reduced at top (with the O.H.M.S heading removed), a scarce pair. (2).
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