1915 Gera Germany To Fukuoka Camp Japan Postcard Cover WW1 POW prisoner Of war

Item Specifics

Country

Germany

Condition

Cover (Postal History)

Stamp Format

Single

Item Description

Grade: Ungraded
Up for auction is a beautiful Picture postcard cover from the german Feldpost in Gera Germany To a German prisoner of war, POW named Paul Werdecker, in the Fukuoka camp Japan . In excellent condition. Priced to sell. Excellent stamp, cancels and markings. Postmarked June 2, 1915. Covers to and from German POWs held by Japan in World War 1 are exceptionally rare .Postcard depicts the Court TheaterJapan participated in World War I as one of the Allied Powers, but its effective involvement was largely limited to the campaign against forces defending Germany’s concession at Qingdao (Tsingtao) in China. This 1914 campaign ended with the Germans’ surrender after a month and a half, at which point Japan found itself with 4,700 prisoners of war. They were dispersed to camps in 16 locations around Japan where they would be held for more than five years. Shipping will be a flat $3.00 within the continental U.S. for USPS mail, insurance included. $3 for overseas airmail, I will ship worldwide airmail to overseas customers for $14.00, registered mail fees included. Questions? Please contact me at: azteccollectables at hotmail.com. Check out my other online auctions of rare and vintage stamps and military collectibles. Please make pay arrangements within 72 hours of winning the auction. I will combine shipping on multiple wins, if you want combined shipping wait until I invoice you.

Seller Information

Seller

AztecCollectables (3262)

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11/23/2011

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Item Location

Florida, United States

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Worldwide

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