cover 1879 (5 July) XU5 from the same correspondence as the previous lot, endorsed "On Active Service in Zululand. No stamps available. A. Maude Capt. 90th L.I.", also endorsed by the recipient, "Recd. 20th August 1879 - July 5th near Ulundi", showing manuscript "6" with Inspector's mark alonside and Dundee Natal "NO. 34 P.O./13/7/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./15/7/1879/NATAL" and "LONDON S.W./A10/AU 20/79". Photo.

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cover 1879 (5 July) XU5 from the same correspondence as the previous lot, endorsed "On Active Service in Zululand. No stamps available. A. Maude Capt. 90th L.I.", also endorsed by the recipient, "Recd. 20th August 1879 - July 5th near Ulundi", showing manuscript "6" with Inspector's mark alonside and Dundee Natal "NO. 34 P.O./13/7/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation, backstamped "G.P.O./15/7/1879/NATAL" and "LONDON S.W./A10/AU 20/79". Photo.
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Note:
The battle of Ulundi had taken place the previous day on 4th July.

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