SCARCE EGYPT TO IONIAN ISLANDS "RETAINED FOR DURATION" LABEL...

Hammer

£220

SCARCE EGYPT TO IONIAN ISLANDS "RETAINED FOR DURATION" LABEL: 26 May 1917 Registered env. (foxed & cut to open for display) from Alexandria to Corfu opened and resealed by censor using blue fancy "OPENED BY CENSOR" tape. This tied by oval "PASSED BY CENSOR/No 5" hs. The letter has a stapled rare label "TO BE RETAINED FOR/DURATION OF BLOCKADE OF GREECE" with a double oval violet "CENSOR'S OFFICE/ALEXANDRIA" with central ms date 28/5/17. Despite faults a scarce cover to an unusual destination. [Ex Danson & Firebrace] Cross Reference: IONIAN ISLANDS, EGYPT