NON-IMPERIAL TROOPS
Carbutt's Border Rangers
Lieutenant Busk
cover 1879 (May) XU5 to Winchmore Hill, London, endorsed "Active Service -. Busk Lieut. Com. Carbutt's Border Rangers", bearing Natal 1d. (2) and 4d. tied by Dundee "34" cancellations, showing Dundee Natal "NO. 34 P.O./5/5/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation and "LONDON/A 2/PAID/12 JU 79" arrival c.d.s., minor staining, backstamped Ladysmith "NO.19 P.O. 5/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation and "G.P.O./7 5/1879/NATAL" c.d.s.; colourful. Photo.
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cover 1879 (May) XU5 to Winchmore Hill, London, endorsed "Active Service -. Busk Lieut. Com. Carbutt's Border Rangers", bearing Natal 1d. (2) and 4d. tied by Dundee "34" cancellations, showing Dundee Natal "NO. 34 P.O./5/5/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation and "LONDON/A 2/PAID/12 JU 79" arrival c.d.s., minor staining, backstamped Ladysmith "NO.19 P.O. 5/18/79/NATAL" indented shield cancellation and "G.P.O./7 5/1879/NATAL" c.d.s.; colourful. Photo.