WWII – “GRIPSHOLM” - RARE JAPANESE P.O.W. REPATRIATION COVER...

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WWII – “GRIPSHOLM” - RARE JAPANESE P.O.W. REPATRIATION COVER: 1943 env. from Port Elizabeth sent by an American civilian P.O.W. being repatriated on the "Gripsholm" to his son, a war correspondent in Kunming. The env. was sent at the correct 2/6d air fee via the horseshoe service to Cairo and Calcutta then by CNAC service "over the hump" into China. With correct censor tape applied in S.Africa. Cross Reference: JAPAN

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Auction Date:
8th Mar 23 at 11am GMT

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