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Auction: 14018 - The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, featuring Occupation and Siege Issues, The Harry Birkhead Collection
Lot: 145

(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
1901 (7 Mar.) affidavit, on Royal Coat of Arms embossed sheet of paper, by Col. William Frederick Cavaye stating that the stamps were genuinely prepared for use on his order but owing to the relief of the town they were not "used" and "have been sent to the Postmaster of Kuruman for disposal", the document witnessed by Lt. F.E. Crosbie, DEOVR, and a Justice of the Peace. A unique record

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