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Auction: 8021 - British Empire Stamps and Covers
Lot: 743

Gilbert and Ellice Islands Covers and Cancellations Ocean Island 1901 (July) picture postcard ("Gruss aus Jaluit") to Sydney, marked "Ocean Island July 14th 01", bearing German Marshall Islands 5pf. (another stamp missing) tied by Jaluit c.d.s. and showing arrival d.s. (23.9) in opposite corner; the card with some faults including tear at top. A very rare and early item from Ocean Island. Photo Estimate £ 600-800

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£580