Boer War / Prisoner of War Mail 1890: 1 d. pale red, perf. 14, a
used example on 1901 cover to Swellendam, Cape Colony tied by
barred
Boer War / Prisoner of War Mail 1890: 1 d. pale red, perf. 14, a
used example on 1901 cover to Swellendam, Cape Colony tied by
barred obliterator in black (Hibbert CNC2), with "ST. HELENA"
despatch cds (Feb 19), readdressed to Greyton, Caledon and the
adhesive just tied by ".DEAD.WOOD.CAMP." straight line handstamp in
black (Type BW4). Circular "CENSOR PRISONERS OF WAR" in red and
counter-signed "CNAS" at left. Scarce and most attractive cover.
Provenance: Collection Edward Hibbert, RL, London, 8 Feb 1984, lot
604
