1956 (Nov 2 - Dec 18) Covers with F.P.O datestamps 61 (Libya...

Hammer

£420

1956 (Nov 2 - Dec 18) Covers with F.P.O datestamps 61 (Libya), 76 (Malta), 937 (Cyprus), or F.P.O machine used in Cyprus, all with violet triangular "(crown) / MILITARY CENSOR" numbered 156, 919, 932 or 1045 (enclosed letter from "167 Port Org. Sqn R.E, B.F.P.O 300); cover with Post Office Maritime Mail cancel and tombstone type "FROM H.M. SHIP / PASSED BY CENSOR" dated 2.11.56; forces air letter with interesting contents on the invasion, written from Port Said by a soldier in "2 (Ind) Press Comm. Sqn., Royal Signals, B.F.P.O 300", F.P.O 953 single ring c.d.s (Nov 10); and cover from Port Said with F.P.O 443 double ring c.d.s (Dec 18). A scarce group, sent just prior to the November 6th invasion, or shortly afterwards from Port Said, all franked 2½d in Wilding definitives, the naval censor very scarce. (7).