RHODESIA 1892-93 £2 rose-red, SG11

Rhodesia 1892-93 £2 rose-red "Coat of Arms", SG11.

A very fine cancelled-to-order used example with 'UMTALI' circular date stamp, dated 'NO 13 98'. A most attractive used example of this fine early Rhodesian stamp.

Rhodesia, named after Cecil Rhodes, the founder of the British South Africa Company, joined the South African Postal Union on 1 August 1892. At this point, its stamps became valid for international mail. The stamps issued throughout 1890-1923 are all inscribed "British South Africa Company".

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