Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 21030 - The 'Greca' Collection of Southern African Postal History
Lot: 339

Transvaal
Military Mail
Zulu War
1879 envelope from Sgt. George Smith to England, marked "Free through colony, G.S. 4th Regt." at lower left, bearing 1878 6d. tied by "11" in concentric rings, showing Utrecht c.d.s. alongside (23.4) with Petersfield arrival datestamp (31.5) on reverse. Photo

Note: Sgt. Smith was a defender at Rorkes Drift during the battle there on 22-23 January 1879.

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate
£600 to £800

Starting price
£480