Southern Rhodesia: General Post Office (540)
Southern Rhodesia
General Post Office
Details
- Date of Issue: 1926
- Dept: General Post Office
- Order No.: 540
- Printer: Government Printing Office
- Quantity: 1,000
General Post Office
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