1892: formula post card, “1½d” surcharge on 3 pence blue, first printing, good colour, perforations mainly fine, tied by coat of arms with squared circle alongside “BLOEMFONTEIN O.V.S. 12 SEP 92” sent to Crefeld, arrival cds “CREFELD 3 10 92”. Perforations at top dulled due to proximity to edge. Fine. Scarce early use. Comes with an 1889, ½ penny Cape of Good Hope stationery card inbound to Orange Free State from Johannesburg uprated with 1 pence carmine.
