Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Feb. 6) censored commercial cover from the first mailing sent from Deception Island by Capt. D.W. Roberts, Colonial Manager, to L.W. Young, Manager of the Falkland Islands Company in Surrey, franked 1d. neatly cancelled B3 and resealed at foot by "Opened by Censor." (84mm) label, Stanley Mar. 6 transit on reverse, also a photograph of the "Fitzroy" at Deception Island. Ex Harry Evans and Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Feb. 13) 'proving' Admiralty embossed envelope from the first mailing from Graham Land franked Overprint 1d., addressed to relative of J.C. Mossop in Lincolnshire, cancelled on the second day of operation of the Port Lockroy post office, Port Stanley Mar. 6 transit on reverse, horizontal fold. Ex Cottis. Photo. John Mossop was a specialist lawyer employed in the Admiralty's military branch for his expertise in international law. He has, together with the Foreign Office's chief polar adviser Dr. Brian Roberts, been credited with the suggestion of the "Tabarin" codename (see "The Royal Navy and German Naval Disarmament 1942-47" by Chris Madsen and "Pink Ice: Britain and the South Atlantic Empire" by Klaus J. Dodds, p. 14). (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Feb. 21) official 'proving' envelope addressed to E.A. Nattriss in Essex, franked South Orkneys Overprint 1d. tied by C1 c.d.s. on board the "Fitzroy" whilst in South Orkneys territorial waters and backstamped Port Stanley Mar. 6 transit, where resealed by "Opened by Censor." label (type a, 84mm. inscription). Ex Cottis. Photo. Ernest Alfred Nattriss (1882-1960), head of the General Stores Dept. for the Crown Agents for the Colonies, had been awarded the O.B.E. in 1934 for his services as Shipreping Officer to the 'Discovery' Committee. Nattriss was involved in the planning of the Tabarin operation from the earliest stages, with particular responsibility for the production of the overprinted stamp issues. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Feb. 21) official 'proving' envelope from the first mailing, addressed to E.A. Nattriss in Essex, franked South Shetlands Overprint 1/2d. pair tied by B3 c.d.s. backstamped Port Stanley Mar. 6 transit. Ex Cottis. Photo. Ernest Alfred Nattriss (1882-1960), head of the General Stores Dept. for the Crown Agents for the Colonies, had been awarded the O.B.E. in 1934 for his services as Shippping Officer to the 'Discovery' Committee. Nattriss was involved in the planning of the Tabarin operation from the earliest stages, with particular responsibility for the production of the overprinted stamp issues. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Apr. 4) 'second day' censored commercial cover to Port Stanley franked South Georgia Overprint 1d. tied by SG5 c.d.s. with straight line "Passed Censor" handstamp in violet (type a2 with upright "P"), backstamped Apr. 8 arrival, slight creasing. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Nov. 11) cover addressed to his uncle Air Commodore P.E. Maitland in Hampshire franked Graham Land Overprint 1/2d. pair and showing rare naval tombstone censor mark used at Port Lockroy Base A initialled and endorsed on flap sent by Surg. Lt. Eric H. Back, backstamped Port Stanley Dec. 15 transit. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Dec. 6) censored envelope from Deception Island to Lincolnshire addressed by Lt. Cdr. James Marr, leader of the expedition, franked South Shetlands Overprint 1d. tied by B3 c.d.s., resealed by P.C. 90 "(crown)/OPENED BY/EXAMINER/898" label. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1944 (Dec. 9) censored envelope addressed to Dr. Frederick C. Fraser at the British Museum by by Base Leader William Flett, franked Graham Land Overprint 1d., self-censored with naval tombstone censor endorsed and resealed by P.C. 90 "OPENED BY/EXAMINER 1184" label, Port Stanley Dec. 15 transit on reverse. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1945 (Jan. 24) cover addressed to his aunt in Hampshire franked Graham Land Overprint 1/2d. pair and showing rare naval tombstone censor mark used at Port Lockroy Base A initialled and endorsed on flap sent by Surg. Lt. Eric H. Back, backstamped Port Stanley Feb. 6 transit, forwarded on arrival to Torquay. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: 1945 (Feb. 4) uncensored commercial cover from Port Lockroy to Dr. J. Ramsbottom at the British Museum in London, franked by Graham Land 1d., with Port Stanley Feb. 16 transit backstamp, vertical fold clear of adhesive. Ex Cottis. Photo. (Image1)

Falkland Islands Dependencies: Operation Tabarin: •ÈÀSelection of five covers variously addressed from Graham Land between 1944 and 1947 with full Overprint set or other philatelic frankings, comprising 1944 (Nov. 11) self-addressed by Dr. Eric Back, Base B Meteorologist and expedition Medical Officer, (Dec. 8) to Canada, 1945 (Jan. 24) addressed by Back to Birmingham, 1946 (Jan. 13) to Cornwall, all from Port Lockroy, and 1946 (Jan. 23) from Base E Stonington Island addressed to Dr. Stuart-Slessor at the Base. (Image1)