1849 COLESBERG to GRAAFF REINET: Neat small format folded entire letter headed inside "Colesberg 11th Oct 1849" and bearing at centre a bold strike of the Colesberg OCTAGONAL 57 and at top right a light strike (as arrival mark) of the Graaff Reinet OCTAGONAL 55 handstamp. Endorsed "prepaid" and rated "4". Most unusual DOUBLY STRUCK departure/arrival Octagonals thus. F-VF, a very rare Handstruck period showpiece.
