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Auction: 23018 - The M. Tsuchiya Collection of Japanese Occupation Stamps in the Former British Territories
Lot: 4035

(x) Japanese Occupation of Burma
1942 (15 Oct.) New Currency Surcharges on Japanese Values
Covers
1942 (24 Dec.) envelope (a little soiled and creased) to Insein, bearing 1a. obliterated on 5s. claret but without 5c. surcharge tied by Rangoon G.P.O. double-ring d.s.; and 1943 (11 Feb.) pink postcard bearing 2c. on ½a. on 2s. bright scarlet and Japan 1s., both tied by Rangoon G.P.O. double-ring d.s.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£520