Boer War newspaper, "Special Siege Edition" on pink paper...
Item # 714151
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THE MAFEKING MAIL--SPECIAL SIEGE EDITION, South Africa, Dec. 8, 1899 A fascinating newspaper published during the Boer War under "siege" conditions. Note above the dateline: "Issued Daily, Shells Permitting".
This is a broadside issue, printed on one side only. And printing on "necessity paper" as it is a vivid pink color, with wide margins. Very nice condition.
This is a broadside issue, printed on one side only. And printing on "necessity paper" as it is a vivid pink color, with wide margins. Very nice condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #370 - released for September, 2026
Category: The 20th Century
Price
$98
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.
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