cover 1900 (27 Apr.) XU5 ( "MAFEKING CLUB" imprint on flap, opened-out for display) to Australia (11.7 arrival), bearing fancy surcharge on Cape 3d. on 1d. pair and Bechuanaland Protectorate 3d. on 1d. pair and 6d. on 2d. pair (one stamp crossed by light filing crease), cancelled by "MAFEKING/C.G.H." c.d.s. (27.4) and showing "MAFEKING" telegraph c.d.s. (26.5) adjacent, the XU5 having been held up until the Siege ended. A marvellous cover. S.G. 3, 7, 8. Photo in colour