1911 piece with superb strike of the scarce 'PAID 1D/FANNING ISLAND' h/s in blue & very fine 'FANNING ISLAND/JE26/11' cds. Nice piece. [Don Vernon at page 3.37 states "This mark was quite official, authority for its use having been obtained from New Zealand". An example on cover sold at the Prestige auction of 5.12.2003 for $2264]

Grade A- A1+ (Image1)

Estimate AU$250