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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Britz, J. + others

Original photographs of Boer POW's in Ceylon and Document

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Please note that the images provided here are from a cheap \"point and click\" camera and are not as clear as the originals. All 5 items are mounted on album leaves in plastic protective sleeves. Item 1): Original photograph of 18 Boer P.O.W.\'s who took German classes at Diyatalawa Camp. The caption is a copy of the caption made by J. Britz. Item 2): Original photograph of 27 Boer P.O.W.\'s who took French classes at Diyatalawa Camp. The caption is a copy of the caption made by J.Britz. Item 3): The caption below this original photograph reads: \"Photographed by A.W. Andree Hopetown Studio Colombo\". Item 4): This group picture does not have the glossy surface of an original photograph. It also has no caption. Whatever is is, it is old. Item 5): This is an original document that came from the notice board at Diyatalawa Camp which instructs certain prisoners to sort post.

  • Sold By: Gandolph's Books
  • Contact Person: Arnaud Labuschagne
  • Country: South Africa
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