Original issue, Diyatalawa Dum-Dum, No.1, Monday, 10th September, 1900.
Single sheet folded to form 4 pages, cyclostyled, foolscap (320 x 202 mm), A long tear without loss in the bottom section of all four pages has been carefully repaired with archival tape, overall a fragile item in very good condition.
‘Published and Printed by the Diyatalawa Dum-Dum Printing and Publishing Works. E. Suwalski, W.A. Luecke, R.O. Dunlop.’
Written in various hands. A long leader article entitled ‘A Friendly Enemy’ offers a conciliatory note the British officers running the camp.
Advertisements include by E. Suwalski & Co., Hut 15: ‘Have always on hand Transvaal and Free-State stamps, Kruger’s money, curious, etc. and are at any time ready to undertake raffles, etc. Low charges!’ Another is for,’Palmistrty! Professor Fraser many be consulted in Hut 14.’
N.B. This item previously sold Auction 15, December 2011
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: Foolscap (320 x 202 mm)
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