France and French Colonies France - Colonies - French Polynesia
Sale No: 72
Lot No: 6176
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Cat No: 110
Cover with original letter enclosed sent from Morea in the Society Islands franked with 1934 1f 50c blue (SG 110) tied by squared circle 'Killer' with MARINE POST OFFICE R.M.S. MAUNGANUI cds alongside. Addressed to USA. The letter is written by E.S. McCurdy an 'Adventurer' travelling around the Pacific Islands datelined 'Morena Island Sept 9 1935 Society Islands ?' mentioning storms, trying to get a boat to Tahiti, exploring the other smaller islands, natives trying to swim to Tahiti with letters , the local telegraph office and many observations about the native girls. A Superb early item from a most remote part of the world. [US4] (Start Price = £177.60) (Image)
