1894 PROVING COVER BONC 252, BARKLY EAST TELEGRAPH OFFICE: Endorsed "Per first R.M. Steamer" registered letter to Germany, franked Hope Seated 3 x 1d & 6d clearly tied by four strikes of the BONC 252 with proving cds OC 13. Backstamped through Cape Town 17 OC. A tad less than fresh, scarce item from a minor Telegraph Office. See additional image below.
