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Auction: 14018 - The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, featuring Occupation and Siege Issues, The Harry Birkhead Collection
Lot: 139

(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
The Stamp Surcharges
The following group of stamps were prepared for use but owing to the relief of the town within a week their use became unnecessary
Surcharged on Revenue Stamps Overprinted "postage"
Proof overprints of the 6d. and 1/- on laid paper; the first creased, the second thinned. Also two pieces of paper (faults) showing printing impression of the 1/- value

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