G.B. 3d KGVI P. STATIONERY CARD TO "KUCHING, SARAWAK, BORNEO...

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G.B. 3d KGVI P. STATIONERY CARD TO "KUCHING, SARAWAK, BORNEO" "RECEIVED AT LABUAN"; 8 Jan. 1945 usage of the "POW POST" 3d PC (unusually fine; "Have sent dozens of letters") ex Chiswick to POW in "Camp KUCHING, SARAWAK, BORNEO" with fine red British censor mark but no Japanese markings as received after the surrender; annotated on reverse as "Received at Labuan" on "21.9.45" (same day as previous lot posted a month earlier). Rare successful usage of this 3d card to rescued POW convalescing at Labuan.Cross Reference: MILITARY - CENSORED MAIL, LABUAN, MILITARY - WWII, MILITARY - P.O.W. MAIL

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Auction Date:
22nd Sep 17 at 1pm BST

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