Original photographs of Boer POW's in Ceylon + Document

Britz, J. + others

Description:

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.

Details:

  • Lot No: 85
  • Hammer Price: $210
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  • Estimate: $150
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