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Auction: 14018 - The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, featuring Occupation and Siege Issues, The Harry Birkhead Collection
Lot: 124

(x) Kuruman
The town was besieged for the first time from 13 November 1899 to 1 January 1900 when it surrendered to Boer forces. General Warren re-occupied the town from 24 June 1900
Postal History
1901 (12 Apr.) soldier's envelope (minor stains) "From Sergt. Davis B Compy DEOVR" to England, marked "Per Despatch Rider" and bearing Cape 1d. with fine squared-circle datestamp, Daniel's Kuil (13.4), Kimberley (19.4) and Bristol (10.5) c.d.s. on reverse; also 1901 (18 Feb.) front "Per despatch Rider" to Oudtshoorn bearing Cape 1d. with squared-circle datestamp, 1902 (June) letter from "Jack" to "Max" advising that he has been made Commandant and two unstamped fronts signed by the Commandant

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