H.R. Harmer, Inc. Sale - 3012 Page 82

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British Commonwealth Stamps and Covers continued...

South Africa - Anglo-Boer War continued...

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Lot Description

CV or Estimate

3285

SECOND CONTINGENT; 1900 Unfranked Cover to Halifax on Contingent Envelope from member of the Canadian Mounted Rifles ("C.M.R.") did not receive a field postmark but is struck with light oval Canadian Contingent handstamp (date unclear) plus a red London PAID 16 AP 00 transit cancel, addressed to "H.M. Dock-yard" in Halifax, no other postal markings, Richey's "SOLDIERS OF THE QUEEN / CANADIAN CONTINGENT" printed cc, cover somewhat "rough" on the edges and bit roughly opened at top with tear in backflap, FinernThe two battalions of the Canadian Mounted Rifles departed Halifax in the "Pomeranian" and "Milwaukee", the last of the three ships carrying the Second Contingent. (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:25 PM

3286

SECOND CONTINGENT; 1900 Cover to Quebec with Orange River Colony Franking, envelope with Orange River Colony V.R.I. (raised stops) -+d on -+d pair tied by strikes of British FPO 30 (Bloemfontein) AP 13 00 cancels, nice strike of "CANADIAN CONTINGENTS SOUTH AFRICA APR 18 1900" handstamp in red, backstamped Sherbrooke MY 19, tiny edge break at bottom, still Very Fine.rnUpon arrival in Capetown, Chief Postal Clerk Ecclestone and two of his assistants set up shop at the Capetown Base Post Office. The other two clerks were sent to the 19th Brigade HQ at Modder River and later to Bloemfontein to process mail from troops in the field. The Canadian Contingency date stamp (with the "EN ROUTE" designation removed) was used from March-December 1900 as a unit cachet to indicate Canadian origin when the letters arrived at the Base Post Office from the field. (Image 2) (Image1)

300-400

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:25 PM

3287

THIRD CONTINGENT; 1902 Cover to Australia, envelope sent by a Lieut. in the 4th Battery located at Elandsfontein on 10 Jun 1902, franked with Transvaal 1d KE VII pair tied by Germiston 11 Jun 02 cds, oval Johannesburg censor handstamp alongside, backstamped Johannesburg 11 Jun transit and Onslow WA JY 28, cover with tear left edge into bottom stamp, still Fine and rare as examples from mail from the Third Contingent are very scarce, especially those sent late in the campaign, this being sent 11 days after the war ended. rnThe war was lasting longer than expected and in late 1901 British officials informed the Governor General that it would be grateful if a Third Contingent of Canadians could be provided. The recruits left Halifax on the "Manhattan" and "Victorian" arriving in Durban the 18th and 25th of February, respectively. The war ended on 31 May and the services of these troops were no longer required and they ended up leaving for home on 26 June. rn (Image 2) (Image1)

300-400

SOLD for $180.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:25 PM

3288

SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTABULARY; 1901 Cover to Montreal, franked with two Orange Free State 1d on 1d (raised stops) tied by ARMY P.O. 45 S. Africa SP 1 01 cds (then located at Winburg, Orange River Colony), backside with exceptional strike of double oval "COMMANDING TROOP S.A.C. 31 AUG 1901" handstamp, Toronto OC 6 arrival cds, sender info ms. on backflap reading "From Lieut. W.O. McCarthy / 21st Troop S.A.C.", one of the stamps soiled, cover with some light bends (one through faulty stamp) and a small scuff in address, still Fine and rare, scarce mail from SAC officer.rnThe South African Constabulary was a permanent mounted force, modeled on the North West Mounted Police, for the maintenance of order and public security in Orange River Colony and Transvaal, to act as a District Mounted Police in time of peace, as a military force in time of war, and available for service in any part of British South Africa. In the spring of 1901, 924 recruited officers and men departed Halifax on the "Montfort" on 28 Mar 1901 for South Africa. Unlike other soldiers, their terms of service were for three years with an option for two more. The unit was active until 1906, after which various elements were absorbed into local governments. (Image1)

600-900

SOLD for $700.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:26 PM

3289

CANADIANS IN IRREGULAR FORCES; 1900 Registered Cover to Canada, 7-+x4 7/8" side flap envelope with ms. sender's "from Spr (Sapper) Graham / 4573 A Squad Roberts Horse" (folded) franked with Transvaal "V.R.I." Ovpt on 3d, 6d, tied by Pretoria Z.A.R. 26 Nov 00 cds with accompanying "GEREGISTEERD / 26.NOV.00 / PRETORIA Z.A.R." registry handstamp (both "captured" markings), backstamped London 21 DE, Toronto DE 31, Lindsay Ont JA 1 01 squared circle, cover some postal wear with couple small edge breaks at top, Fine and rare, proper 9d rate paying 5d registry plus 4x soldiers' concessionary rate. rnSome Canadians did not serve directly in the official contingents but were attached to various British units. Roberts' Horse and Kitchener's Horse were formed chiefly from men who found their way to South Africa from various parts of the world. These corps were at first intended to be called 'The second and third regiments of the South African Light Horse', but the names were changed as a compliment to the new British Commander-in-Chief and his chief of the staff. Both Kitchener's Horse and Roberts' Horse were employed in the operations undertaken by Lord Roberts. Mail from Canadians in these units is quite scarce and can generally only be identified by mailing to a Canadian address. Any registered letters are especially elusive, with perhaps about five examples known. rnThe envelope was folded in such a manner that the contents were hidden from view and comprised a cache of coins including "3 gold pieces". (Image 2) (Image1)

600-900

SOLD for $375.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:29 PM

3290

SOLDIER TO SOLDIER MAIL. envelope with Transvaal V.R.I. Ovpt 1d tied by British FPO 50 (Pretoria) MY 9 01 cds with a another clear strike below, addressed to "2671 / Pte W. O'Connell / Canadian Mtd Rifles / Field Forces Germiston", no other markings or endorsements, cover bit roughly opened at top, light central vertical fold and with some erased pencil marks causing tiny scuff, Fine and scarce inter-unit mail. (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:29 PM

3291

SOLDIER TO SOLDIER MAIL. envelope with "YMCA / With the Canadian Contingent in South Africa" and Canadian flag design franked with GB 1d tied by British FPO 32 (Bloemfontein) AU 14 00 cds and addressed to "Paymaster / Colonial Forces / Capetown", open top and right side with tear in back side flap due to opening, couple small age spots not distracting, Fine and unusual. (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $250.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:31 PM

3292

SOLDIER TO SOLDIER MAIL. captured -+d Transvaal postal card with partially struck ARMY PO 55 (Krokodilpoort) cds partially obscured by an octagonal "ARMY POST OFFICE NATAL FIELD FORCE OCT 2 1900 81" transit cancel used at the Advance Depot in Transvaal, addressed to "Gunnar Hodson / Royal Canadian Arty. / Waterval Onder Hospital / Transvaal" and forwarded to "No. 2 General (Hospital) Pretoria", card with some postal wear due to handling and forwarding, Fine. rnMessage from one of his troop mates expresses hope that his fever won't be severe and there is "no news re moving". (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:31 PM

3293

POST-CAMPAIGN MAIL; 1902 Censored Cover to USA, envelope franked with GB 2-+d tied by Waterval Boven 14 Apr 1902 cds, Pretoria and Capetown censor handstamps, sender's ms "from G.V. Tierney late / R. Canadian regt / Waterval Boven / Transvaal / S.A", backstamped Pretoria 16 Apr, Boston May 17 (two different), Fine usernOdd use of the British 2-+d to pay the international letter rate instead of Transvaal postage. (Image 2) (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:31 PM

3294

INBOUND MAIL TO CANADIAN FORCES; Canada 2c Numeral tied by St John NB Canada MY 2 00 duplex on envelope addressed to "Pte Walter H Irving, no 7941 / Company G / Royal Canadian Contingent / South Africa", initially directed to Norval Point and then to Capetown, cover open top, left and most of bottom, typical wear from handling, Fine and elusive incoming letter to soldier who came over in the First Contingent. (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $95.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:33 PM

3295

NEW SOUTH WALES CONTINGENT; 1899 Unfranked Cover to Sydney, envelope from a "No. 45 Pte Fraser, NSW infantry" endorsed "On Active Service / No Stamps available", Orange River C.G.H. DE 31 99 cds, black "1d" (due) handstamp, backstamped Sydney JA 27 00, cover open three sides, Fine and scarce early mailing (Image 2) (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $280.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:33 PM

3296

NEW SOUTH WALES; Incoming Mail Captured by the Boers, envelope to "Private Norman Wilshire / 415 New South Wales Mounted Cavalry / South Africa" franked with NSW 1d pair tied by Summer Hill AP 5 1900 cds, two-line "Recovered from the Mails / Looted by the Boers on June 8." handstamp, backstamped Sydney AP 6, cover a bit worse for wear but mainly intact with some reinforcement, VG-Fine but an early use and an exceptionally rare marking being possibly unique on contingent mail (Image 2) (Image1)

750-1,000

SOLD for $625.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:34 PM

3297

NEW SOUTH WALES; 1900 Soldier's Cover to Sydney unfranked envelope "From 184 R.E. Roberts N.S.W. M.I. / No Stamps available" with ARMY P.O. 43 / S. AFRICA JU 25 00 cds (Bloemfontein), marked "T" and "1d" on arrival with NSW 1d postage due affixed and tied by ms. initials, backstamped Sydney and North Sydney JY 31 00, cover open at top and partially at left and bottom, Fine use (Image 2) (Image1)

150-200

SOLD for $120.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:34 PM

3298

NEW SOUTH WALES; 1900 Soldier's Cover from "Trooper A Pickering South Africa" and franked with GB 1d pair tied by unnumbered British FPO MY 30 00 cds, backstamped Sydney JY 10, Rockdale JY 11, cover some wear (esp. at sides) and bit roughly opened at top, bit of bottom left corner off, Fine (Image 2) (Image1)

100-150

SOLD for $65.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:34 PM

3299

NEW SOUTH WALES; 1900 Chaplain's Mail to Sydney, ms. "On Active Service / H.J. Roe Chaplain + (?) / Griqualand West" on Cape of Good Hope 1d stationery envelope with fair strike of Schmidts Drift AU 24 00 cds, backstamped Kimberley AU 25, Sydney SP 20, Wollahara SP 20, Very FinernA rare postmark in Griqualand West from an office reportedly closed in November 1899. (Image 2) (Image1)

250-300

SOLD for $210.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:35 PM

3300

QUEENSLAND; 1900 Soldier's Cover to Brisbane from the Third Contingent, envelope "From No 223 J Wallace (Private) / D Coy. 3rd ... Contingent" franked with Cape of Good Hope 1d tied by GPO Capetown / Cape Colony 7 Apr 00 cds, endorsed bottom left with signature of W.H. Turnbridge Maj (commanded the 320 mounted infantry) and "COMMANDING / Third Queensland S.A. CONTINGENT" handstamp, backstamped Brisbane MY 11 and Many, central vertical fold through stamp, Fine, one of three covers known with this contingent handstamp (Image 2) (Image1)

300-400

SOLD for $475.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:35 PM

3301

QUEENSLAND; 1900 Soldier's Cover to Queensland from the Third Contingent, envelope "From Private CH Groom No 203 / E Company 3rd SA Contingent" franked with Cape of Good Hope 1d tied by GPO Capetown / Cape Colony 7 Apr 00 cds, endorsed bottom left with signature of W.H. Turnbridge Maj and "COMMANDING / Third Queensland S.A. CONTINGENT" handstamp, backstamped with a Queensland 11 MY 00 TPO cancel and indistinguishable arrival cds, opened bit roughly at top with tiny piece out and bit of backflap missing, Fine and rare; one of three covers known with this contingent handstamp (Image 2) (Image1)

300-400

SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:36 PM

3302

QUEENSLAND; 1900 Soldier's Cover to Sydney from the Fourth Contingent, envelope with printed "Troopship "Manchester Port" / Queensland's Imperial Businessmen's Contingent / BRISBANE YMCA" cc "From No. 43. 4th Qnsland Contg. S. Af." franked with Cape of Good Hope 1d tied by blurry Capetown cancels, endorsed bottom left with signature of Maj Deacon and handstamp "LIEUT-COLONEL / ______ 4th Q'LAND CONTINGENT", backstamped Sydney AU 2 00, cover open top and left, Fine, reportedly the only known officer cachet from the fourth contingent (Image 2) (Image1)

600-900

SOLD for $725.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:36 PM

3303

QUEENSLAND, 1901 Soldier's Cover to Brisbane from the Fifth Contingent, envelope with printed "QUEENSLAND 5th Contingent for South Africa / Brisbane YMCA" and flag cc franked with GB 1d tied by Pretoria 11 May 01 cds where sent through the civil post, ms. "On Active Service", sender's ms at lower left "From Lieut Loynes / S Africa", backstamped Queensland TPO 12 JU, Manly JU 13, Brisbane JL 13, open at right, some tiny aging spots. Fine use; ex-HartrnLt James Loynes joined the 5th Queensland Imperial Bushmen's Contingent when it was being raised in March 1901. He fought during the relief of Kimberley and the capture of Johannesburg and Pretoria and was slightly wounded at Familie Hoek on 6 December 1900. Four weeks later he was part of a force which was captured by the Boers, disarmed and set free. He went on to distinguished service during WW I in the Egyptian and Suez region. (Image 2) (Image1)

100-150

SOLD for $325.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:37 PM

3304

QUEENSLAND; 1901 Cover to Toowoomba from the Sixth Contingent, envelope with printed "QUEENSLAND 6th Contingent For South Africa / Troopship "Victoria" YMCA" and flag printed cc, Cape of Good Hope 1d tied by British FPO MY6 01 cds (Ladysmith), backstamped Queensland TPO 6 JU 01 cds and oval "214" numeral, Fine (Image 2) (Image1)

100-150

SOLD for $350.00
Will close during Public Auction before Oct-14, 02:37 PM