Lot 434
Gilbert & Ellice Islands, 1947 (Sept. 11) cover from Sydney to Ocean Island, Central Pacific (Oct. 16), bearing 2½d cancelled by "G.P.O. Sydney 114/N.S.W. Aust." c.d.s., with handstamp and manuscript notation about weight and 2s6d charge (the envelope upgraded from printed matter to first class mail), Postage Due 2d scarlet, 1s violet, and 1s6d turquoise green (S.G. D2, D7, D8) tied by "Post Office/Ocean Island" c.d.s., the envelope has faults at edges, the stamps are Very Fine, a fabulous commercial usage.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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| Realized $625 |
