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Auction: 8021 - British Empire Stamps and Covers
Lot: 722

Gilbert and Ellice Islands Covers and Cancellations Funafuti 1911 (8 Apr.) "Reinhard" envelope to Switzerland, bearing 1911 on Fiji 1/2d. block of six tied by two strikes of Type 1 in violet on first day of use and showing, on reverse, Sydney and arrival datestamps; also 1944 (11 Nov.) "Baldwin" envelope to Sydney, bearing 1d. pair tied by Type 26 (earliest date of use) and showing No. 3 Censor cachet alongside, both in violet. Photo for first Estimate £ 120-150

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