cover POSTAGE DUES: 1951 (31 Jan.) small envelope from Swaziland to USA and re-addressed to Fiji, bearing 1938 2d. tied by Ezulwini double-ring d.s., showing red crayon<I> "T2d"</I> and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo

and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo" /> cover POSTAGE DUES: 1951 (31 Jan.) small envelope from Swaziland to USA and re-addressed to Fiji, bearing 1938 2d. tied by Ezulwini double-ring d.s., showing red crayon<I> "T2d"</I> and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo | Christie's

Sale 1243

British Empire

Spink London

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6 April 2000

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Lot 133

cover POSTAGE DUES: 1951 (31 Jan.) small envelope from Swaziland to USA and re-addressed to Fiji, bearing 1938 2d. tied by Ezulwini double-ring d.s., showing red crayon ''T2d'' and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo

Price realised

GBP 368

Estimate

GBP 350 - GBP 450

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cover POSTAGE DUES: 1951 (31 Jan.) small envelope from Swaziland to USA and re-addressed to Fiji, bearing 1938 2d. tied by Ezulwini double-ring d.s., showing red crayon "T2d" and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo
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Lot 133

cover POSTAGE DUES: 1951 (31 Jan.) small envelope from Swaziland to USA and re-addressed to Fiji, bearing 1938 2d. tied by Ezulwini double-ring d.s., showing red crayon ''T2d'' and bearing Fiji Postage Due 2d. applied and cancelled on arrival. A very scarce and attractive franking. Photo

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