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Auction: 5016 - British Empire
Lot: 1997

x Pitcairn Island The following twelve lots are all ex the "Bliss" family correspondence to Christobel, Canal Zone 1922 (21 June) envelope (a little soiled) complete with letters from Mrs. Richard E. Christian and Mrs. Walter Fisher Young, marked "Posted at Pitcairn Island" in red ink alongside weak Wellington transit c.d.s.; some recipients manuscript notes on face. Photo Estimate £ 400-500Note: Gerald D. Bliss was Postmaster at Christobel (19095-34) and he initiated the makings of a postal service with the Pitcairners through the accommodation of personal contact with ship captains as they were passing through the Canal Zone

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