Cover franked with single 1896 6d mauve & rose 'Arms' issue (SG 46) tied by BULAWAYO RHODESIA cds dated OC 15 1897. Addressed to GERMANY, taxed on arrival with octagonal 'T 5 c' marking with manuscript notation in blue crayon and unusual 'P.C.' marking in black. Arrival cds on reverse. Cover is a little grubby but still very scarce.