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Lot# 8465 - Auction 274-283

  • Lot# : 8465 Nauru

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    1937/48: 1 d. green, 1½ d. scarlet and 2 d. orange on white paper, used on 1942 registered 'Administration of Nauru' imprinted envelope to England tied by "Nauru / Central Pacific" datestamps (Feb 12), Reseal "Opened By Censor" at left and reverse with Sydney transit datestamps (March 10). The enclosure is dated November 18, 1941, which suggests the disruption to Naval traffic due to the Japanese Pacific onslaught.rnrnProvenance: Collection Keith Buckingham, Grosvenor, London, 28 Feb 2006, lot 1931.
    Starting bid : 140 CHF
    Hammer price : 180 CHF