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    1940 (July 6): Cover franked by 1932/34 Martyr issue 50 c. green tied by 'Shanghai' cds, addressed to the U.S.S. Monaghan at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. Struck with 'Change of Address due / to Official Orders' in black and forwarded to addressee. Reverse with 'Vallejo, Calif. Mare Island Station' machine cancel (Aug 6). Some staining but an unusual cover, the U.S.S. Monaghan was at Pearl Harbour when the Japanese attacked in December 1941 and was sunk in 1944.
    Starting bid : 100 CHF
    Hammer price : not sold