1900 Boer War

Ref: K3033
  • £350.00

1900 envelope to TASMANIA from a Pte. H Chapman, 2nd T. I. B. / O.A.S. - S. Africa, franked with a pair of O.F.S. overprinted ½d's, a 1d and a 3d, cancelled by FIELD P.O. BRITISH ARMY S. AFRICA AP 18 datestamps. At this time this canceller was in use at the Advanced Depot, Bloemfontein, which opened there on 14 April. On the back of the cover are Launceston MY 13 and Zeehan MY 17 00 transit and arrival cancels. A fine and scarce cover from a member of the Tasmanian Contingent of which there were only 126 officers and troops.