Lot 203
New Britain, 1914 (16 Dec.) Marshall Islands surcharged 1d on 5pf green (SG 51), tied by "Rabaul, New Britain/ Mar 19 1915" oval d.s. in violet on censored envelope to South Brisbane, endorsed by a Captain with his censorship, unframed "3rd Batt. N. and M. Forces, Trop. Unit." handstamp in violet and "Passed Censor, Brisbane/ 31 MR 15" c.d.s. in red, few cover faults. Fine. Rare properly used military cover. Michel 2I.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE NON-PHILATELIC USAGE.
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