Guest Aidan Work Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Name; Protectorate of Basutoland. Region; British Africa. Constitutional status at time of issue; British protectorate jointly administered by a High Commissioner & a Paramount Chief. Capital; Maseru. Currency system; 12 Pence = 1 Shilling,20 Shillings = 1 Pound. These are British postal orders which were overprinted 'POUNDAGE PAYABLE IN THE UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA'.A King George V posthumous issue postal order is known to have been issued at Mafeteng,Basutoland in 1939. For later issues,see Lesotho Postal Order Catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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