Great Britain and British Commonwealth GILBERT & ELLICE ISLANDS
Sale No: 375
Lot No:2061
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1911 stampless envelope with 'PAID 1D FANNING ISLAND' 2-line violet h/s with 'Fanning Island JE 26 11' cds. Used during a shortage of 1d stamps & was authorised by the NZ Govt. The only recorded unused example which seems to show postmaster prepared them for sale to the public as provisional postal stationery. (P) (Image1)