Sale No: 284
Lot No:533
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1840 (Nov 18): Entire letter from Malta to Alexandria, Egypt well struck with "Malta Post Paid" straight line handstamp in black with French P.O. in Alexandria arrival cds (Nov 25) on reverse. Rare so fine. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)
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Sale No: 284
Lot No:534
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1915: "Prisoners of War" glossy white letter sheet with German text inside, mailed to Stamboul from an interned Medical Major at Palverista Barracks, struck with oval "FREE FROM PRISONERS OF WAR / P.C. / MALTA" cachet in violet on despatch with framed Turkish Censor in black at left. Unusual from Malta, most Turkish POW's were sent to Egyptian Camps. (Image 1)(Image 2)(Image)