Philippines in WWII, 1941: Great Britain 6 d. purple and 1 s.
bistre-brown, four examples (Gi 470+475) all used on cover endorsed
"By Air
Philippines in WWII, 1941: Great Britain 6 d. purple and 1 s.
bistre-brown, four examples (Gi 470+475) all used on cover endorsed
"By Air Mail via USA via North Atlantic, Trans Pacific Clipper",
tied by "Launceston / Cornwall" cds's (Nov 17). "Opened By Examiner
1646" Censor Label at left and struck with "RETURNED TO SENDER /
SERVICE SUSPENDED" in violet, "REBUTS" in violet and "POSTAGE
REFUNDED" handstamp in black all on obverse. Reverse flap tear but
rare - Pearl Harbour was attacked 8 December 1941, the Philippines
fell to Japan on 9 April 1942. A scarce and appealing cover
