1916 (20 Jun) cover addressed to England bearing Kangaroo First Wmk 2d Grey punctured 'OS' tied by Kieta cds (Powell #66), handstamped 'Passed by Censor/(RAB)AUL' in violet and additionally endorsed 'Passed Censor' in red ink. Rare and attractive
Lot 1087
Estimate: $450
1919 (12 Oct) registered cover to England bearing NWPI opt on 2½d (2) tied by Rabaul cds's, manuscript 'Registered' above registration label in black, Sydney transit and London backstamps
Lot 1088
Estimate: $175
1931 (6 Nov) cover sent by mailboat from Rabaul to connect with the First All-Australian airmail Australia to England aboard the "Southern Sun", cachet in violet, arrival backstamp, minor toning, AAMC P36
Lot 1089
Estimate: $100
1938 (23 Jul) cover flown from G.B. on 1½d "All-Up" Empire Air Mail Scheme, pictorial cachet in black, Rabaul and Townsville backstamps