cover 1899 Ladysmith siege O.A.S. envelopes (2) to England; the first (small faults) was posted on the last day's mail out before the siege showing Ladysmith d.s. for 1st Nov., various tax marks and, on reverse, Durban (3.11) and arrival c.d.s.; the other was posted on the first day of the seige and held for 5 months, and shows Ladysmith d.s. for 2nd. Nov, Tax h.s. and London Paid c.d.s. (25.3.00) in red.