Sale No: 797
Lot No: 1148
Symbol: C
Cat No: GPO
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"Penalty for private use to avoid payment of postage, $300 (GPO)", label from booklet rouletted 12-66 tied by "Washington D.C. 21 Jul. 2, 1951" wavy line machine cancel on legal sized cover with crimson "MILITARY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY GROUP PORTUGAL American Embassy Lisbon Portugal" four line handstamp corner card and "ROUTING CERTIFICATE" handstamp at bottom left with the Air Pouch option checked, addressed to Commander J.W. Robbins at the U.S. Naval Supply Depot in Bayonne NJ, Very Fine and a very rare cover.
On January 5, 1951, the United States & Portugal signed a Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement similar to those between the United States and other NATO countries. On February 2, a United States Military Assistance Advisory Group was formally established in Portugal, and a Defense Agreement was signed at Lisbon on September 6, 1951. Military Assistance Advisory Groups consisted of United States military advisors sent to other countries to assist in the training of conventional armed forces and facilitate military aid. (Image)
Estimate $300-400
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Opening US$ 160.00
Sold...US$ 160.00
Closed..May-07-2024, 12:07:37 EST
Sold For 160
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