1946 ½d to 5/- (Thick Paper) set used on plain registered cover tied by 'AUST ARMY P.O./215' cds on the day of issue, 8 May 1947, with A.P.O. 215 boxed registration handstamp in violet. Some minor toning on perf tips of some stamps, otherwise fine. BW J7y, cat AU$1500
Lot 871
Estimate: $750
1946 ½d to 5/- (Thick Paper) set used on plain First Day Cover, tied by 'AUST UNIT POSTAL STN/495' cds, 8 MY 47, very fine
Lot 872
Estimate: $800
1946-52 cover accumulation comprising stampless (11), bearing Australian stamps (45, two registered), overprinted 1d (5) and 3d (7), range of Army, Navy, Air Force cancels and related, two inwards items to Kure, another with interesting 6-page letter, quality of strikes and condition vary, generally good with some useful pickings (70)
Lot 873
Estimate: $750
Postal History: 1947 parcel piece bearing Australia KGVI 3d (7, two defective), 2/- and Robes thick paper 5/- block of 5 (blemishes), tied by 'AUST ARMY P.O./2JA47/241' cds (Eta Jima H.Q.), the aggregate 28/9d franking predating appearance of overprints probably represents a record
