Great Britain and British Commonwealth South Africa: South African War 1899-1902
Sale No: 120
Lot No:1465
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South Africa: Siege of Ladysmith, two covers comprising 1899 (Dec. 21) entire from Heilbron to Veldcornet Els of the Boer Siege Force at Ladysmith with "HEILBRON/O.V.S./ DE 21/99" handstamp (with philatelist's note saying found at Paardeberg when the General Cronje surrendered in February 1900), and 1900 cover to Liverpool bearing Natal 1d. tied "LADYSMITH SIEGE POST OFFICE/Feb. 23rd 1900", endorsed "On active service", both with cover faults. Photo. (Image1)