Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co KG Sale: 40
Worldwide Stamps and Covers Malediven
Sale No: 40
Lot No:12178
Symbol:b
Cat No:9, 12
1943 Censored cover to Calicut, India and redirected, franked on back by 1909 5c. red-lilac in combination with 1933 3c. red-brown both tied by "MALEDIVE ISLANDS/19 VII 43" double-ring d/s, with Calicut "Careless Talks Cost Lives" 3rd Aug. 1945 delivery slogan d/s and Kundungal arrival cds alongside, and with British "OPENED BY EXAMINER L/44" censor strip. Envelope reduced at left otherwise fine. AN INTERESTING MALEDIVES POSTAL HISTORY COVER. Value Add Taxes (19%) will be added to the hammer price and the buyers premium. (Image)