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Lot #461 WWII Censors: TASMANIA - HOBART: Inwards surface covers from China & Fiji (with ' 6 /NOT/OPENED/...' cachet - the only recorded example - in error overstruck with normal cachet), and airmail covers from Gibraltar x2 (one with 'EXAMINED BY/GIBRALTAR/POSTAL CENSOR 20' label on the reverse) & Palestine, various Hobart labels &/or cachets. Scarce origin/destination group. The Fiji cover is Ex John Little & illustrated by him at page 84. (5)

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Lot closed - unsold
Estimate: $350

 

  • WWII Censors: TASMANIA - HOBART: Inwards surface covers from China & Fiji (with ' 6 /NOT/OPENED/...' cachet - the only recorded example - in error overstruck with normal cachet), and airmail covers from Gibraltar x2 (one with 'EXAMINED BY/GIBRALTAR/POSTAL
  • WWII Censors: TASMANIA - HOBART: Inwards surface covers from China & Fiji (with ' 6 /NOT/OPENED/...' cachet - the only recorded example - in error overstruck with normal cachet), and airmail covers from Gibraltar x2 (one with 'EXAMINED BY/GIBRALTAR/POSTAL - 2
  • WWII Censors: TASMANIA - HOBART: Inwards surface covers from China & Fiji (with ' 6 /NOT/OPENED/...' cachet - the only recorded example - in error overstruck with normal cachet), and airmail covers from Gibraltar x2 (one with 'EXAMINED BY/GIBRALTAR/POSTAL - 3