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Interesting WWII Cover...
I know that some of you are interested in WW2 covers and a member of our
stamp club brought in one tonight that even caught my attention! It was an Australian airmail cover with a Japanese stamp surrounded by Australian stamps and postmarked "HMAS Hobart". Posted on the day of the signing of the armistice in 1945, the included letter described the massive show of naval strength put on by the US Navy for the occasion. I gather that HMAS Hobart was there as the Australian representative. The member said that he was given the letter some years ago and that was what got him started on the hobby. He said he was relieved that he didn't soak the stamps off as he did with so much else he was given at the time.... I am trying to persuade him to put together an album page for the Golden Tongs Award, but just in case he doesn't, I thought I would pass it on. There probably aren't too many Penny Blacks or Cape Triangles still hanging around in closets or attics, but I'm sure letters like this will be coming to light for years yet. All the best, Bob Watson |
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