1899 (Oct 21) Envelope SENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF BOER OCCUPATION, franked with COGH 1893-1902 1/2d and two 1d tied by Vryburg cds, reverse with Wolmaransstad cds, very fine and scarce
Note: On the 21st October 1899 a Boer force of 1200 men under Gen Koos de la Rey occupied the town. On the 9th May 1900 the British forces recaptured Vryburg. (Image)
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1899 1/2d on 1/2d, 1d on 1d and 2d on 6d used, with Vryburg cds, 6d with stain at foot, plus 2 1/2d on 2 1/2d with fake surcharge (SG £680) (Image)
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1899 1/2d on 1/2d to 2 1/2d on 2 1/2d set of four tied to piece by Vryburg 25 NO 99 cds, reverse with manuscript "I the undersigned certify these surcharged stamps as genuine", signed W R F Ahsford, Act. Postmaster, fine (SG £1'105) (Image)