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Auction: 7021 - British Empire Stamps & Covers
Lot: 1285

Gilbert and Ellice Islands 1911-66 envelopes (308, sixty-five registered) and pieces (150+), variously addressed and franked, readable cancellations include those of Tarawa (65), Abaiang ((12), Abaokoro, Abemama (3), Aranuka (3), Arorae (2), Baikiki, Beru (9), Betio (3), Bitenibeu, Butaritari (3), Canton Is. (22), Christmas Is. (18), Fanning Is. (17), Funafuti (27), Gardener Is., Hull Is. (2), Kuria (2), Little Makin (3), Maiana (3), Marakei (6), Nanumanga (3), Nanumea (9), Nikunau (3), Niutao (2), Nonouti (6), Nui (4), Nukufetau (3), Nukulaelae (3), Ocean Is. (21), Onotoa (3), Sydney Is., Tabiteuea (3), Tamana (3) and Vaitapu (13). An interesting lot with five showing Censor markings, condition a little mixed thus viewing recommended Estimate £ 500-600

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£900