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Lot# 6141 - Auction 244-249

  • Lot# : 6141 Natal

    1875/76: 6 d. violet optd. 'Postage' by Davis & Sons, used example on 1879 cover endorsed "From Captain Cramer, on active service in Zululand" to Ryde, Isle of Wight, tied in transit by "2" numeral obliterator in black with corresponding 'Durban / Natal' cds (June 28) in black. Ryde cds of arrival (Aug 9) alongside. Flap faults but very scarce: Captain Charles Pierson Cramer, 3rd Battalion 60th (King's Royal Rifle Corps), served with the regiment for the entire campaign including the relief of Eshowe. He was present at the battle of Gingindlovu, the advance to Port Durnford and at the second advance to Ulundi during the Zulu War.rnrnrn 
    Starting bid : 350 CHF
    Hammer price : 650 CHF