cover - 1899 (12 Nov) U5 to Pietermaritzburg endorsed "Veld Dienst", showing circular framed "5d." and, on the reverse, "Hoofdlager/Ladysmith/12 Nov: 99"" fine, in violet, though partly covered by Z.A.R. censor label and then a Natal "OFFICIALLY SEALED" label tied by Durban c.d.s. Unevenly opened at right but unusual and scarce. Photo.

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cover - 1899 (12 Nov) U5 to Pietermaritzburg endorsed "Veld Dienst", showing circular framed "5d." and, on the reverse, "Hoofdlager/Ladysmith/12 Nov: 99"" fine, in violet, though partly covered by Z.A.R. censor label and then a Natal "OFFICIALLY SEALED" label tied by Durban c.d.s. Unevenly opened at right but unusual and scarce. Photo.
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Note: The Boers had surrounded Ladysmith on 1st November.

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