cover 1898 (18 Jan.) cover to Kent, bearing ½d. and 1d. tied by fair "R.M. OFFICE/18/JAN/1898/HLABISA" c.d.s. struck in violet; backstamped "LOWER UMFOLOSI/29 JAN/1898/ZULULAND" struck in violet, Eshowe and Maidstone; cover and stamps with some staining and 1d. crossed by bend probably from the contents which are not present; used after annexation; scarce.