1887 UNION LINE MAIL, THREE COLOUR FRANKING TO GERMANY with Hope Seated 6d, 1d & ½d tied by two strikes of Cape Town squared circle cds FE 23. Endorsed "Per RMS Athenian" (of the Union Line) and with sender's cachet of Muller, Smidt & Co at top left. Rawitsch arrival on reverse. A charming three colour franking Union Line cover. F-VF.
