Public Auction 281 Thursday, 20th October, 2011

3231 1935-37 opt KGV & Seahorse set 1d to 5/-, Harrison photo printing & re-engraved Seahorses. VFM. SG 66-74 cat £75. (9) (P) $60 $80

NATAL

3232 1857-61 Embossed 3d on rose wove paper. FU, on piece, "Crown/4 FE/NATAL" cds of Durban. SG 4 cat £400. 2011 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $150 $250

3233 1857-61 Embossed 6d on green wove paper. FU, small tear at right "Post Office/PM Burg" cancel of Pietermaritzburg. SG 5 cat £1100. 2011 Ceremuga photo-cert. (P) $350 $500

3234 1874-99 QV 5/- carmine. VF fresh M. SG 73 cat £95. (P) $70 $100

3235 1881 Telegraphs QV 1/- green, wmk crown CA, IMPERF horiz pr. Superb fresh MLH. Hiscocks 4(var). Very rare as only 1 sheet existed. (2) (P) $200 $300

NATAL - BOER WAR

3236 1900 Ladysmith Siege stampless Postcard (vert crease & stains) with Boer & British soldiers & guns, reverse view of Ladysmith surrounds with "Ladysmith FE 8 1900" cds. Message date "7th Feb 1900". From lookout man on Wagon Hill to Pietermaritzburg, arrival cds. (P) $200 $300