C.G.H. - MAFEKING 1900 SG1, 3, 10, 11 Used

Stock Code: P212000135

1900 (MR 30) piece, originally franked at 1s (for northern route via Bulawayo) by 1900 Cape 1d on ½d green (Seated Hope - horizontal strip of three from "first setting") and 3d on 1d carmine, and British Bechuanaland 6d on 3d lilac and black (pos. 1), tied by three very fine strikes of "MAFEKING/C.G.H." cds. Apparently from a cover intercepted by Boer forces and returned to Mafeking (the address crossed through in blue crayon by the Mafeking postmaster, prior to return to sender). Eventually (six weeks later) additionally franked as a "second attempt" by 1900 British Bechuanaland 1s on 4d green and purple-brown (pos. 4), tied by large part "MY 15" cds. An attractive, rare and fascinating item. [N.B. Mail runners intercepted by Boer Forces were shot. The letters being carried were attached to the bodies and left to be found near the defence lines.]

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