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Auction: 8021 - British Empire Stamps and Covers
Lot: 751

Gilbert and Ellice Islands Covers and Cancellations Tarawa 1942 (24 Jan.) envelope to Sydney, bearing 2d. tied by Type 7 and showing superb "Launch Mail from/Territory pro. tem./enemy-occupied/-:-V ! V-:-" h.s. alongside, both in violet, and with Censor label at right. Rare and attractive. Photo Estimate £ 600-800

Sold for
£580