Lot 7
Port Blair book post cover to USA




Stamps & Covers of Asia | S24007
Auction: 18 June 2024 at 11:00 BST
£192
Description
1942 O.H.M.S ‘Book Post’ cover, re-used cover with printed economy label (affixed over 1939-42 2a vermillion) addressed to Washington U.S.A franked by KGV 2a6p orange and KGVI 1a scarlet, tied by Port Blair cds for 2 JAN, with triangular ‘Passed Censor’ mark, backstamped by different Port Blair cds for 7 AUG 40 (from previous usage), a scarce and attractive cover. SG O129-O147
Footnote
The Andaman Islands were occupied by the Japanese from 23rd March 1942 until the end of the War.




