Original Black & White Postcard St Helena - Boer Prisoner of War Camp (Broadbottom)

A scarce 1906 dated card, sent by ship's bag to the United States of America. Three scenes photographic scenes of St Helena in the South Atlantic, including distant image of the tented Boer prisoner of war camp. A rare card.

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Code: 65154

"The Dear Dolly" Series of Postally Used Boer War Generals Original Postcards

A series of postally used postcards, all addressed to "Dear Dolly" from Harry, and all sent in 1904 from London to an Eastbourne Address. All a bit grubby and all sepia, postally used and one each for Lt-Col Baden Powell, General Sir Redvers Buller, Sir George White VC and Major General Lord Kitchener. Still, I thought it was important to keep them together. A nice set.  read more

Code: 65153

Lord Roberts Original Boer War Vintage Original Postcard

Postally unused, sepia finish, one corner crease and minor corner wear, a few grubby marks otherwise in very good condition.

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Code: 65152

Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Final Peace concluded 1902

Postally used and EDVII cancelled stamp dated 1902. Sent to a Portuguese address in Lisbon. In very good condition for age. Artistic portraits of Lord Kitchener (wearing a black arm band to commemorate death of Queen Victoria) and the Boer War Generals, De Wet, Botha and Delarey. Quote from William Shakespeare below giving credit to the enemy below: "I would rather have such men as my frien...  read more

Code: 65151

Original Boer War Hand-tinted colour Scenery Postcard - Boer Gun Position facing the tragic headland of Spion Kop

A card made in Durban, South Africa, postally used but postal stamp has been removed - somewhat appropriately addressed to a Liverpool address. In very good condition for age.

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Code: 65150

Original Boer War Patriotic Art Postcard Postally Used 1900

Postally used, Queen Victoria stamp cancelled with a postal date of 29th March 1900 and received in Germany with a cancellation two days later. In very good condition. Sent from Bayswater, London W1 to a Berlin address.

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Code: 65149

Original Raphael Tuck Art Postcard Boer War Peace Declaration 1900

In superb condition for age, postally unused, no foxing no damage or creases. Patriotic illustration originally published in the 'Daily Graphic' depicting surrender of Boer Forces at Pretoria on 31st May 1900. However, a costly guerrilla war was to continue for the next 18 months.
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Code: 65148

WW2 Royal Air Force Comforts Committee Original Aircrew Knitting Pattern for Gloves, Mittens, Balaclava Helmet and Flying Gloves

I just love this, and here is the key to getting somebody who knits to make you some of your own! Full instructions for those in the know about how to make these wonderful WW2 RAF comforts, published by the RAD Comforts Committee Voluntary Workers organisation. 4 pages, A5 size. However you will have to get hold of Sirdar Majestic Knitting wool and RAF knitting wool (which was specially issu...  read more

Code: 56501

Yeomanry / Cavalry Full Dress Metal Helmet Brass Ross Top Finial for attachment of plume

A hard thing to find if you are missing one, a full size top fitting from an other ranks helmet of a yeomanry / dragoon cavalry regiment, in good condition with screw fittings. No dents to the 'bell cover' or rose. In very good condition.

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Code: 64526

1878 Pattern Helmet Orginal Other Ranks Brass Chin-Strap

Original 1898 spiked British Army helmet generic chip strap brass links of the correct dimension, sewn to double thickness leather liner, service wear to leather and some tarnishing to the brass otherwise in good condition for age. Circa 38cms in length. Sold as seen. No returns on this item. Scarce.

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Code: 65147