Boer War

Ref: G4929
  • £175.00

1902 cover from Krugersdorp to the P.O.W. Camp at Sialkot, then forwarded to Topa. A 1d stamp is cancelled KRUGERSDORP 11 JUN 02. The cover has been sealed with Type 36 tape and a BURGHER CAMP KRUGERSDORP / P B. C. / P. H. TOMLINSON oval censor cachet ties the tape. (Tomlinson was the Camp Superintendent). Durban 13 JY, Tuticorin 8 AU, Sialkot 13 AU and Topa 14 AU 02 cancels are on the back. A scarce incoming cover to this Camp in the North Western Province of India which was the last Camp to open on 10 July 1902. It was built to hold parolees. Mail to or from this Camp is very scarce.