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Auction: 14018 - The Anglo-Boer War, 1899-1902, featuring Occupation and Siege Issues, The Harry Birkhead Collection
Lot: 406

(x) Wolmaransstad
The town was occupied by the British from 15 June until 27 July, 1900, when the British Forces departed and the Boers re-occupied the town
The Stamps
Lieut. C.G. Huddleston was responsible for the preparation of the issue. The overprinting was carried out by John L. Clouston an employee of Thomas Leask & Co.
The Introduction of Penny Postage 1d. Red Commemorative
Unused
A lower right corner example with printer's imprint, fresh mint. Also a further example (some foxing) with part original gum and a used example (creases) with Cape Fourteen Streams c.d.s. (4.8). S.G. 9, £825. Photo

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Sold for
£280