Great Britain and British Commonwealth GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS
Sale No: 376
Lot No: 4599
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1911 stampless cover (flts) with 'PAID 1D FANNING ISLAND' 2-line violet h/s with 'Fanning Island JE 26 11' cds. Used during a shortage of 1d stamps, with letter mentioning the 'stamp' that was authorised by the NZ Govt for the writers husband to use & talking of island life etc. To England, with Ramsgate arrival b/s. Extremely rare usage & desirable with explanatory letter. (P) (Image1)
Estimate AU$1,500
Opening AU$ 900.00
Sold...AU$ 900.00
Closed..Sep-28-2022, 17:00:00 EST
Sold For 900
Sale No: 376
Lot No: 4601
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Cat No: 13-15
1916 Registered official cover from Resident Commissioner Ocean Is franked KGV 1d, 2d & 2½d, tied by 'Gilbert & Ellice Islands Protectorate PO Ocean Island MY 2 16' cds. To USA with arrival b/s. 1933 franked KGV ½d (3) tied by 'General Post Office Ocean Island 24 DE 33' cds, to New Zealand. SG 13-15 & 27 cat £64 as loose stamps alone & 'from x6' on cover. (Image1)
