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Auction: 17010 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale featuring The Robert Van Buren Emmons FRPSL, Collection of British Empire Classics
Lot: 1055

(x) Australia
B.C.O.F. Japan
1948 (Dec.) complete linen parcel label (280x175mm.) with evidence of being stitched to the parcel, to Sydney bearing 6d. block of four tied by Army PO 241 c.d.s., showing APO 241 registration h.s. in violet and Defence Force Customs label affixed, duly completed, and tied by "duty free" h.s. in violet. A remarkable survivor, a commercial usage of the BCOF stamps, and an important postal history item. Photo

Note: The rate was 1/9d. for a parcel weighing between 8lb. and 10lb. plus 3d. registration.

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Estimate
£1,000 to £1,200