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  • Lot# : 500 South Africa

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    1919: Pigeon Post World War I Peace Treaty Celebrations record card and pigeongram message slip, sent locally in Cape Town, dated 2nd August 1919, number '26', including the original small metal clips either side of message (x4) which held the very light weight paper message in place on the pigeon, some creasing and stains/soiling as is usual, very fine otherwise and extremely rare with the metal clips; one of four surviving examples.rnRemarks: The 2nd August 1919 celebrations in Cape Town were a public holiday in South Africa in recognition of the signing of the Peace Treaty at the end of World War I. These celebrations included the release of carrier pigeons with messages of goodwill. The "Pigeon Post" was in aid of the Governor General's Fund and senders of the "Pigeongrams" were required to post their messages for a payment of 2 s. 6 d. Approximately 410 were carried, although very few have survived.
    Starting bid : 500 CHF
    Hammer price : 1,300 CHF