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1.1 A Man, a Book, an Island - The Hero of Mafeking returns to civilian life and conducts an experiment
7,680 printed. 5,280 printed. 6,000 printed. 840 printed. 1,440 printed. Forged overprint,
forged postmark.
The Military authorities bought the entire supply of stamps in the Mafeking
Post Office, and also at the head office for Bechuanaland Protectorate.
6, OOO printed. 1,800 printed. 1,200 printed. 1,440 printed.
The stamps were overprinted with
their double or triple value.
16 different stamps were over-
printed in a total quantity of 42,850.
3, 600 printed. 2,320 printed.
1,800 printed. 1,200 printed. 1,440 printed.
Native runners risked their
lives by evading the Boer
lines, and a mail-carrying
service was set up for mail
out of Mafeking.
240 printed. 570 printed.
