The John Minns East Africa: Use of Stamps of India: 1890 (Aug. 28) 'native' envelope to Karachi franked by India 3a. paying the single rate to India or Ceylon, tied by Mombasa c.d.s. with Bombay Sept. 9 transit and Karachi Sept. 13 arrival backstamps, a little stained and creased but rare. Sent during the period of temporary shortage of stamps after the purchase by dealers Whitfield King of the remaining stock of the first issue. Ex Pemberton and 'Shivani'. Photo. (Image1)