1899 (Dec 19) Transvaal ½d postcard written from Modderspirit to Johannesburg, endorsed "Velddienst", cancelled by "HOOFDLAGER / Z.A.R" c.d.s with violet three line "Hoofdlager / Ladysmith / 19. Dec. 99" on the front, a rare handstamp, very few examples recorded, superb. Photo on Page 200. (Image1)
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Vryburg. 1900 (Jan 24) Registered cover from Vryburg to Johannesburg bearing Boer Occupation surcharge set of four, backstamped at Schweizer Reneke and Johannesburg. Vryburg was occupied by the Boers from October 15th 1899 until May 1900; Cape stamps were overprinted and issued in the town in November 1899. A scarce set on cover. S.G. £1,105 as stamps. Photo on Page 200. (Image1)
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P.O.W Mail - Ceylon. 1902 (July 14) 6c Postcard to Roodepoort with "RAGAMA CAMP" c.d.s and violet oval "PASSED CENSOR P.O.W / K.A.P.N / DIYATALAWA", a scarce censor cachet with san-serif initials, only recorded for a 19 day period, from June 26th - July 14th 1902.
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P.O.W Mail - India. 1902 (May 21) Umballa Camp cyclostyled Greetings postcard No. 3 "Made by a Prisoner of War", posted from the camp at Dagshai to Germany, signed by five German prisoners. Franked ½a + 3p grey + 3p carmine tied by Dagshai c.d.s with violet oval "CENSOR'S STAMP / PASSED CENSOR / BOER CAMP, DAGSHAI & SOLON", Sea Post Office and Woerstadt transit and arrival datestamps. A few small edge stains and tiny repair at lower left corner, an attractive and uncommon picture postcard and censor cachet. Photo on Page 200. (Image1)
