** OPEN/EMPTY COVER CENSORSHIP SLIPS; Range with 25 May 1940...

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£80 - £110

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** OPEN/EMPTY COVER CENSORSHIP SLIPS; Range with 25 May 1940 censored env. to NY ex London franked 2½d with 'P.C.5.' This cover was open when it reached the Censor - type D2 - earliest recorded use, 1942 censored envs. to NY ex London franked 2½d or 1½d + 1d with similar slips showing '10/41' or '5/42' imprints, 1942/43 envs. to England franked USA 5c or Canada 4c with 'P.C.5.' This cover was open 'and empty' when it reached the Examiner' and 1942 censored airmail to USA ex London franked KGVI 8d + 7d with 'P.C.5.' This cover was open when it reached the Censor' (7 covers + 7 slips) Cross Reference: INCOMING OVERSEAS MAIL, AIRMAILS

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Auction Date:
20th Jun 23 at 11am BST

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