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541

Burns Hill via Alice to England: 1878 (17 Apr.) Campaign letter written just before the battle of Makabalele Ridge, a signed officer’s letter erroneously bearing 1871-76 1d carmine-red (wing margin at, tied by small triangular obliterator on cover to his father, Revd. W. Smith, Petersfield, Hampshire, England, countersigned “Free, F. Smith, Lieut, Commanding, Burns Hill” and bears double oval ALICE AP 17 1878 town datestamp and CAPE TOWN AP 25 78 CAPE COLONY c.d.s., backstamped CAPE PACKET PLYMOUTH MY 24 78 c.d.s. and next day receivers of Diss and Petersfield, Rare (SG 29 )

The letter was delivered from the field to Alice, 15 miles west of Burns Hill and forwarded to Cape Town on postcart route No.28. The seeds of battle had been sown many years before but the war erupted between the Xhosa and Fingo tribes when a minor Gcaleka Chief was injured during a brawl at a beer party held by the Fingo Ngcafull-scaleyecibi. Against his will the Xhosa Paramount Chief Sandile became involved and a full scale war between the tribes started. The Cape Government used both Imperial Troops and Colonial Forces consisting of 5,000 infantry, 200 mounted troops and the assistance of 3,700 Fingo tribesmen to finally end the war with the death of Sandile, who was killed on 29 May 1878 in the Perie Bush 12 miles from King Williams Town. The death of the Paramount Chief heralded the end of an era and a legend spread over 50 years. So much for “Beer Diplomacy”.

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Suggested Bid $400-500

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:24 PM

542

Newspaper: 1871 - 76 1d carmine-red, Two PAIRS tied by "1" BONC handstamp cancel to the Saturday 1 December 1871 edition of The Cape Argus in Cape Town, The four page newspaper is endorsed "By Mail Steamer" at top and sent to Mr. Canning, Boys School. Leek, Staffordshire, England and advertises the sailing dates of eight ships, some as far afield as Boston and amongst other matters the need for a doctor for the residents of Schieffontein in the district of Victoria West, some small toning spots and edge wear, but never the less in remarkable condition considering its age. Ex Dillaway.(SG 29 )

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Suggested Bid $200-300

CLOSED
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:25 PM

543

Used to England: 1875 (3 June) private ship single rate from Panmure (East London Division) to Carlisle, England bearing 1871-76 1d carmine-red BLOCK OF FOUR with wing margin, tied by large triangular obliterator endorsed "Via Donald Currie Line" and PANMURE JU 3 &% c.d.s. CAPE TOWN JU 10 75 CAPE COLONY transit c.d.s. with large red fancy "2d" handstamp alongside, on reverse Carlisle JY 6 75 c.d.s. receiver. A very rare origin (SG 29; Scott 24 )

Frescura records this cover as being the latest recorded date for Panmure

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Suggested Bid $300-400

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:26 PM

544

Cape Money Letter: 15 Feb 1881 letter from Postmaster Jno. Somerville at Middelburg to the Postmaster General in Cape Town bearing 1871-76 4d dull blue, CORNER STRIP of THREE, canceled by light violet Postmaster - General's date stamp sending a "1/- silver coil" which had been found by the postmaster though unknown orgin. An unusual 4d 15 Oct 1885 letter showing the method of transmitting money and a unique item from the Post Office. On exhibit page Ex Bertolaja, Dillaway.(SG 30 )

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Suggested Bid $400-500

SOLD for $800.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:28 PM

545

Used to Germany: 1871-76 5s yellow-orange (hinged in place) tied on 1855 4d 15 Oct 1885 4d registered envelope (trimmed) by, VENTERSTAD OC 15 85 c.d.s. flap stamp and "R" handstamp, on reverse LEIPZIG receiver 12-11-85. Ex Dale-Lichtenstein, Bertolaja, Dillaway.(SG 31; Scott 28 )

Very rare with great great provenance

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Suggested Bid $500-750

SOLD for $1,250.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:30 PM

546

1882 (30 May): envelope from Grahamstown to Port Alfred bearing 1880 “3” on 3d pale dull rose, error SURCHARGE INVERTED, canceled by barred oval “3” handstamp, cover (back flap missing, small tears) bears GRAHAMS TOWN MY 30 82 c.d.s. with Port Alfred next day receiver backstamp. Very Rare Ex Dale-Lichtenstein.,.(SG 37a )

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Suggested Bid $200-300

SOLD for $750.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:32 PM

547

Used to Germany: 1886 (23 Aug.) single rate envelope from Port Elizabeth to Berlin, Germany bearing 1884-90 ½d black, 1d rose-red and 6d purple, all tied by squared circle PORT ELIZABETH AU 23 86 c.d.s., bears large red “2½d” handstamp alongside stamps, backstamped CAPE TOWN AU 25 86 CAPE-COLONY transit c.d.s., red LONDON SP 15 86 transit c.d.s. with Berlin next day receiver, back cover flap with black PORT ELIZABETH/ED. LIPPERT & Co./CAPE OF GOOD HOPE merchant’s oval, very attractive (SG 48,49,52a )

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Suggested Bid $150-200

SOLD for $130.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:34 PM

548

Used to England: 1893 (14 May) single rate envelope (½d overpaid) from Port Alfred to London, England bearing 1884-90 1d rose-red (3, one with small piece missing, pre-use), tied by octagonal “51” handstamps, PORT ALFRED MY 14 93 c.d.s. backstamped with Cape Town transit and red Paddington receiver of 6 June 1893, docketed at left, scarce. (SG 49 )

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Suggested Bid $150-200

SOLD for $160.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:34 PM

549

Mail Service Suspended: 1899 (22 Nov.) envelope from Grahamstown to Johannesburg bearing 1893-1902 Standing “Hope” 1d carmine (creased at right), tied by GRAHAMSTOWN NO 22 99 C.G.H. c.d.s., bears violet boxed MAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED handstamp whereupon the sender attempted to resend the envelope care of Mr. Ross British Consul Lourenco Marques (endorsement at top) which was neutral territory. Again, delivery was refused this time with the red manuscript endorsement “Mail Service Suspended” and also bearing GRAHAMSTOWN NO 30 99 C.G.H. squared circle c.d.s. Eventually the cover made it to the Cape Town returned letter office and bears faint red RETURNED LETTER OFFICE MY 28 00 CAPE TOWN (RLO 4) backstamp. Scarce and fascinating. (SG 59a )

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Suggested Bid $300-400

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:36 PM

550

1890 1d black post card, The Mysterious "Black Post Card", used in Port Elizabeth, sent by John George Kirby, the Port Elizabeth Postmaster and surveyor for the Midland District with the message, "Found at Lady Frere P.O. retain this as a great curiosity" written on the reverse. Ex Wilhelm Grutter and the subject of an article by Mr. Grutter in the South African Philatelist, Vol 74 13 June 1998, where he came to the conclusion that this black postcard was the only one found so far, printed on lighter board stock than the red cards issued in 1878. It is a machine proof issued unintentionally. ALSO four examples of normal card used between 1887 and 1893 on exhibition page. Ex Dillaway.

Very Fine and Unique

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Suggested Bid $1,000-1,500

SOLD for $4,750.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:39 PM

551

The "Dead Horse" Letter: 1856, 29 April Official letter (postal waybill) from Craddock to Capetown which accompanies the mail, accounting for the movement of the mail items, and strictly recording the times taken and reasons for delay by the post contractor. Ex Dillaway.

The postmaster at Burgher's Dorp notes, "The cause of my delay between Craddock and this was owing to one of the Post horses dropping dead on the road and the contractor himself compelled to walk six hours in order to reach his second station to obtain another horse". The letter at top bears six strikes of the varying dates of the double oval CRADOCK town datestamp from AP 23 1856 to AP 29 1856, five of which have been cancelled by the small triangular obliterators and also red double oval CAPE TOWN MY 10 1856 town handstamp receiver on front. Some slight edge wear and soiling. A fascinating document on exhibition page

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Suggested Bid $200-300

SOLD for $425.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:40 PM

552

Vryburg Z.A.R., 1899, ½d on ½d green, 1d rose, 2d mauve, 2½d blue surcharged, each tied by VRYBURG 25 NO 99 c.d.s. strikes on piece, signed on reverse by W.R. Ashford 25.11.99 fine to very fine . Royal Cert (1988 numbers corrected) in G. Holschauer's name
(SG 1,2,3,4 £1,125 )

A very pretty piece

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SG £1,125

SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:41 PM

553

Middelburg, Transvaal to Tarkastad, Cape: 1901 (10 June) registered envelope bearing Transvaal 1901-02 1d rose-red and green (Five copies), tied by divided circle MIDDELBURG 10 JUN 01 TRANSVAAL c.d.s., bears violet Pretoria Passed Press Censor, backstamped violet oval BURGHER CAMP 10 JUN 1901 MIDDELBURG datestamp signed in the center by the Superintendent C. A. Gardner, N. E. T. P. O. DOWN JU 15 01 c.d.s. with Pretoria, Vogelstruisnek and Tarkastad transit and arrival datestamps of 23 June 1901, scarce. (SG 39 )

In June 1901 the infamous Middelburg Burgher Camp had 7,751 inmates and in that month there were 416 deaths, of which 347 were from an outbreak of the measles.

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Suggested Bid $150-200

SOLD for $150.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:42 PM

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554

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1853-64,the triangular accumulation of 113 stamps on six pages and two large stock pages, all used except where noted, margins all around to margins at places. Some significant faults to be expected, though many are attractive, good to fine. The Stanley Gibbons catalogue value exceeds £39,000 Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $1,500-2,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:43 PM

555

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: Balance of Property: Group of 48 triangulars including 3 square pairs, and 48 perforated including a partial reconstructed one sheet corner of the 4d engraved (not checked) with, eight some quite faulty. We note, 1855-63 4d blue on piece cancelled by undated SUNDAY-RIVER-(FERRY) handstamp, another with Rouville, Orange Free State c.d.s., 1855-63 6d, one canceled by Devonport "250" oval of bars, the other by large red triangular obliterator. Fascinating Group Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $800-1,000

SOLD for $525.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:44 PM

556

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1806 to 1875, the pre-stamp stampless cover accumulation, 20 items including one bearing the oval medallion, two soldier concessionary rate letters, one from 1843 bearing a circular "More to Pay" hand stamp, the other from King Williams Town in British Kaffraria which mentions "the mail was captured by the enemy", one from 184? with red "MISSENT/to ENGLAND" hand\]stamp, another 1851 cover ro England bearing beautiful strike of undated letter stamp and blue "DEAL / SHIP LETTER" handstamp, four with forwarding agents treatment, "India Letter/Hasting" on a much correspondence letter, another ex Goldblatt with THOMPSON WATSON oval on reverse, few small faults, an interesting group worth careful inspection. Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:46 PM

557

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1864 to 1910 accumulation of about 100 better Rectangular covers in Lighthouse binders, including a few incoming, better destinations with 1866 envelope to Adelaide, South Australia bearing 1864-77 1d, 4d and 1s in three color combination, two pretty envelops, 1866 and 1868 from the De Graaff correspondence to Leiden and Haarlem respectively, Holland from Swellendam and each bearing 1864-77 1d (2), 1s, 1890 cover to Norway from Kynsna with 1s, 1890 cover to Norway from Kynsna with 1d (6) neatly canceled by small rectangular obliterators (late use), two Robben Island to Cape Town and extensive range of postal stationery with many uprated, one to Bavarian, a newspaper wrapper with boxed two lined "RETURNED FOR (1d) POSTAGE, many still on dealer sales sheets, priced sleeves, some with small faults to be expected though many attractive and fine to very fine, A valuable lot worth carful inspection. Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $3,000-4,000

SOLD for $4,500.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:48 PM

558

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1853-54 The Triangular cover accumulation, 19 items, including two 1858 envelopes to Natal from Cape Town bearing singles 1855-63 4d,ex Bill Hart but cut into at bottom, 1859 battered front to Genoa, Italy bearing 1855-63 ed and 6d pale rose lilac, 1959 envelope to London from Gramsstown bearing 6d deep rose iliac, 1861 & 1862 two envelopes to Finland one bearing 6d deep rose-lilacs, the other a 6d pale rose- lilac. 1862 1d soldiers and sailors concessionary rate envelope (missing most of backflap) Wales 1864 front to Port Lewis, Mauritius bearing 1863 64 4d blue, some faults to be expected some fine, worth careful inspection Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $2,000-3,000

SOLD for $1,600.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:50 PM

559

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1961 - 1910, The rectangular cover accumulation, over 200 items, loose or in sleeves, many original invoices, in small box, including 1869 large "On Service" cover to Cape Town from Ceres bearing 1864-77 4d and 6d canceled by red small triangular obliterator, 1879 3d on 4d with variety small "p" in "pence" on envelope to Queens Town, an extensive range of postal stationery many items uprated, practically none unused, many foreign destinations with colorful mixed usages, many items in the $100- $200 range. TPO's, registered. some with POSTED LATE or TOO LATE markings even occasional revenue usage with an 1867 promissory note bearing an 1864-77 6d pen canceled, few book post covers, some Dues with 1867 envelope from Cape Town to London with circular MORE TO PAY, some small faults to be expected, though many fine to very fine, Worth careful inspection. Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $4,000-5,000

SOLD for $4,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:51 PM

560

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE: 1856 to 1907, an eclectic group of 30 items, all mounted on exhibition pages including two Post Office Forms, for transmitting a registered letter between Post Office, one 1859 (earliest known) the other 1871 soldier and sailors concessionary rate covers (3), Post Office credits on incoming mail from England, Official Seals, Official Mail and censor marks (3), some small faults to be expected though much attractive and form an unusual grouping. Ex Dillaway.

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Suggested Bid $400-500

SOLD for $2,000.00
Will close during Public Auction
before Oct-05, 01:53 PM