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  • Lot# : 1472 Madagascar

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    Censor Markings 1942/45: The Collection and study on Exhibit leaves (160+ covers) and loose of both the British and French Civil Censorship on Madagascar from 1942 when the Allies attacked the island defended by Vichy forces under General Annet until the end of the War. The collection commences with an October 1942 cover to USA with content ex Diego Suarez, mail sent just a week after the 6 November 1942 Armistice to Mauritius, a triple Censored December 1942 cover from Soavinandriana with GB 3 d. adhesive tied by APO 59 at Tananarive, 1942/45 covers internally used and to UK, Algeria, Belgian Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, French Congo, French Guinée, India, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lebanon, Lourenco Marques, Marocco, Mayotte, Nigeria, Reunion, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Tchad and USA, with most double Censored and many triple Censored usages. An extraordinary study with scope (or hope) for continuation. A delightful and unbelievable lot. Ex collection Colin Spong FRPSL. 
    Starting bid : 850 CHF
    Hammer price : 4,800 CHF