South Africa (Boer War)

Christiana

1900 (Sep 10) Envelope to a prisoner of war at Simonstown, with GB 1/2d pair tied by circular rubber ds of Christiana

History: ex Glassco (Robson Lowe 27th Nov 1969 lot 1376 realised £12/10s)

Ladysmith

1900 (Feb 24) Envelope sent locally in Ladysmith with GB Army Official 1/2d vermilion tied by LADYSMITH SIEGE POST OFFICE ds

History: ex Glassco (Robson Lowe 27th Nov 1969 lot 1372 realised £28)

1900 (Feb 28) Envelope sent locally in Ladysmith with Army Official 1/2d vermilion tied by “LADYSMITH SIEGE POST OFFICE” two line datestamp in blue, fine.

History: Grosvenor Philatelic Auctions (7th November 2006 lot 1331 realised £130 + 20%)

1900 (Feb 28) Envelope sent locally in Ladysmith with Army Official 1/2d vermilion tied by “LADYSMITH SIEGE POST OFFICE” two line datestamp in blue, fine.

History: Spink 12th Jan 2011 lot 302 realised £400+20%

1900 (Feb 28) Envelope sent locally in Ladysmith with Army Official 1/2d vermilion tied by “LADYSMITH SIEGE POST OFFICE” two line datestamp in blue