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  • Lot# : 534 Malta

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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.
    Starting bid : 150 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold