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Described as:

A scarce illustrated postcard depicting a contemporary view of Diyatalawa Anglo-Boer War POW Camp (The accompanying photo of a press clipping announcing the illustrated 'Diyatalawa' POW postcard is not included in this lot but shown for interest sake only.)

The postcard was sent from Colombo in Ceylon to Johannesburg, addressed to a Mrs H.H. van Vuuren, but was sadly unclaimed and returned with both Johannesburg and Colombo returned letter office rubber cancels, dated March 1902 and sent by CJ van Vuuren. No stamp?

Our search finds the following scantly information on CJ van Vuuren, Prisoner number 107, Christoffel Johannes, captured at Pieters Hill, 27/02/1900. Sent to Ceylon, Diyatalawa. Age unknown. From Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

The postcard has a little side inscription that says CJ van Vuuren, hut 41.

Heavily age toned with some light superficial crease-lines.

107 Van Vuuren Christoffel Johannes Pieters Hill 1900-02-27 Ceylon Diyatalawa Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Picture courtesy of Noonan's

Described as:

Diyatalawa Boer War P.O.W. Camp for South African Prisoners, Ceylon, 50 Cents, 7 March 1901, serial number 1221

On Thursday, the Diyatalawa 50c sold for a hammer price of GBP 480. Total GBP 618. R 14,360. AUD 1,150. NZD 1,230. CAD 1,020. USD 750. EUR 690

Another view of Diyatalawa.

The bungalow, bottom right, was used as accommodation for commanding officers.




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Fun and games in Diyatalawa.