UHABIS 8.12.96 manuscript cancel on superb letter to Germany with 20 Pfennig and adjacent STEINKOPF CAPE COLONY 28.12.96 transit. Stamp perfect. Letter with inconspicuous opening faults (small paper reinforcement on front). One of greatest German South West Africa forerunner rarities and one of finest letters with this provisional cancellation, illustrated Dr. Steuer handbook page 274, expertised Willmann, photo certificate Jäschke-Lantelme BPP (2020) "Entires with this manuscript cancellation very rare, only few recorded, imperfections in my view not materially significant"